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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 […]
Listen to Your Body — Don’t Fear the Feedback Most people grow up hearing:“If it hurts, stop.” Sometimes that’s appropriate.But often, discomfort in movement isn’t a stop sign — it’s feedback. The difference between getting stuck and getting stronger usually comes down to how that feedback is interpreted. That’s where […]
In-Season Low Back Pain in Gymnasts When your back isn’t injured… but it isn’t okay either It Starts Subtle You don’t notice it during warm-ups. You notice it on the first back handspring—when you arch and think:That felt tighter than usual. So you stretch your hip flexors.Do another turn.It goes […]
Swelling After Exercise: Is It Really a Setback? Let’s Talk About It This concern comes up all the time in the clinic, and it usually sounds a little something like this: “I did ___ and my knee swelled up. I had to stop everything and rest for a whole week.” […]
Why Injury Rehab Should Look Like Strength Training One of the most common mistakes athletes make during rehab is treating an injury like a timeout from training rather than a modification of it. If you’re a lifter, runner, or someone who values staying active, your rehab should still resemble training. […]
Lightning Crotch in Pregnancy: Causes, Relief & Pelvic Floor PT If you’re pregnant (or recently postpartum) and have felt a sudden, sharp, almost electric pain shooting through your vagina or pelvis, you may have heard it called “lightning crotch.” This type of pregnancy pelvic pain is common — but that […]
Injured Runner: Frequency or Duration First? One of the most common questions we hear at Physio Room is: “I’m feeling good. Should I run more often, or is it okay to return to my long runs?” For most runners, the answer is clear and evidence-based: Increase frequency before increasing duration. […]
Strength & Conditioning: A Critical Window for Youth Bone Development How Multidirectional Movement and Strength Training Shape Lifelong Bone Health When we think about kids’ sports, we often focus on performance, confidence, and teamwork. But one of the most powerful — and lasting — benefits of physical activity during childhood, […]
Three Common Athlete Recovery Problems (and How to Fix Them) When Training Stress Doesn’t Fully Resolve Most athletes don’t struggle because they train too hard — they struggle because their bodies don’t fully resolve the stress of training. These aren’t always injuries. They’re recovery bottlenecks — points where the body […]
CrossFit and Shoulder Pain: Tips to Prevent, Manage, and Stay Strong During Workouts Shoulder pain is a frequent challenge for CrossFit athletes, stemming from the high-intensity, repetitive movements that define the sport. Understanding and addressing this issue is crucial for staying strong and injury-free. Here’s a comprehensive guide packed with […]
What Makes a Great Physical Therapy Clinic? Today was a great day at our physical therapy clinic. I saw nine clients, and one by one, they each talked about how much better they were feeling and performing. Several weightlifters, including a couple of Olympians, achieved personal bests they hadn’t reached […]
Unlock Speed & Endurance with French Contrast Training! Runners often ask: How can I run farther and faster? French Contrast Training (FCT) offers a powerful solution. FCT is a hybrid strength and power method that integrates heavy lifts with explosive plyometric movements. Originally designed for power athletes, FCT is now […]