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Most runners are one bad training week away from an injury they never saw coming, and the way they think about shoes, strength, and recovery is probably making that worse. Dr. Drew Short specializes in working with runners at PhysioRoom, and his approach to running injury recovery starts somewhere […]
Why Your Knee Hurts When You Jump (And How to Fix It) If you are an athlete experiencing pain in the front of your knee—especially when jumping, landing, squatting, or getting up after sitting—you may be dealing with patellar tendinopathy, commonly known as jumper’s knee. This condition is common in […]
Sleep isn’t a luxury you negotiate with; it’s the biological foundation every other health habit is built on, and most people are getting far less of it than they think. Dr. Andrew Fix revisits one of the show’s most foundational episodes for Better Sleep Month, and the timing feels […]
Postpartum Recovery for Active Moms: Why Pelvic Floor PT Matters Bringing a baby into the world is a powerful and life-changing experience, but recovery doesn’t end at delivery. This Mother’s Day, as we celebrate everything moms give to their families, it’s also an opportunity to focus on something that is […]
Aging gets blamed for a lot of things that may have more to do with disuse, fear, and incomplete advice than the number of candles on your birthday cake. Dr. Andrew Fix talks with physical therapist Eileen Kopsaftis about pain, aging, and strength through a lens that challenges the […]
Nutrition in the Springtime: Fueling a More Active Season As May rolls in, everything starts to shift. The days get longer. The weather warms up. And naturally—people start moving more. Whether it’s getting back outside for runs, longer gym sessions, weekend hikes, or simply being more active day-to-day, your body […]
An injury can sideline one limb without giving the rest of your body permission to quit. When you’re in a sling, boot, or on crutches, the instinct is often to stop everything until you’re “cleared.” But what does that pause really cost? In this episode of The Code, Dr. […]
How to Transition to Trail Running (Without Getting Injured) With spring around the corner and longer days ahead, many runners are ready to trade the treadmill for the trails. But one question comes up every year:“How do I safely transition from road running to trail running?” At Physio Room, we […]
Hope is a beautiful liar when it convinces you that tomorrow will change what you refused to change today. Dr. Andrew Fix offers a clear challenge to anyone who has been leaning a little too hard on hope. This episode asks what happens when hope feels good but preparation […]
For athletes and high performers, the toughest opponent is often the voice in your own head. Dr. Andrew Fix sits down with Krista Juerling of Speakstone Counseling for a thoughtful conversation about mental performance, identity, and the pressure that can come with chasing excellence. What happens when the habits […]
A lot of workouts leave you exhausted, but the real question is whether they actually make you stronger. Dr. Andrew Fix takes aim at one of the easiest traps in strength training: mistaking effort for progress. Feeling wiped out after a session can be satisfying, but that does not […]
Stronger Shoulders for CrossFit: Build Stability for Better Lifts The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint, designed for movement in multiple directions. This gives it incredible mobility — the ability to move freely through a full range of motion. But that mobility comes with a trade-off. While it allows for high-level […]