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Summer Nutrition: How to Stay Fueled, Hydrated, and Ready to Perform One of the hottest times of the year is here, and the sunshine just hits differently during the summer months. Between longer days, outdoor workouts, hiking, running, travel, and busy schedules, summer often means more time spent being active. […]
Why Ankle Stability Matters for Hiking When most hikers think about preparing for the trail, they focus on cardiovascular fitness, leg strength, or the right gear. While those factors are important, one often-overlooked component can make a significant difference in both performance and injury prevention: Ankle Stability Whether you’re navigating […]
Finding Your Place in the Running Community: Colorado Run Clubs to Join “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” One of the greatest predictors of running success isn’t talent—it’s consistency. The workouts that truly move the needle aren’t usually the spectacular […]
Why Does Only One Knee Hurt While Cycling? The Hidden Causes of Single-Sided Knee Pain For experienced cyclists, single-sided knee pain is actually the norm—not the exception. When only one knee hurts, it often points to an asymmetry somewhere in the system. This could be a dominant leg, a subtle […]
Low Back Pain in Junior Cyclists: Causes and Solutions Many junior riders are puzzled by a familiar pattern: they feel fine during long rides but develop low back pain during races or high-intensity efforts. Especially for juniors, the source often lies off the bike — in posture, movement mechanics, and […]
The Pharmacy of Three Pills There is a pharmacy down the street that offers three pills–a red pill, a blue pill, and a green pill. A Red Pill for Energy, Strength, and Vitality Now, imagine if you could take a pill that boosts your energy, increases strength, and helps you […]
Knee pain from Cycling: The Neuromuscular Rut “If nothing changes, nothing changes. If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’re going to keep getting what you’re getting.” – Courtney C. Stevens The Gist: Knee pain from cycling often stems from repetitive movement patterns that become ingrained over time. As we […]
“When my legs hurt, I say: ‘Shut up legs! Do what I tell you to do!’” — Jens Voit The point: Mr. Voit never mentioned “shut up anterior knee pain!”. So before you break out the fingerless gloves this year, refine and master these 3 movements to help ensure a […]
“When my legs hurt, I say: ‘Shut up legs! Do what I tell you to do!’” — Jens Voit A simple 3 step series to better movement patterns off and on the bike: 2. Hip Hinge How this translates to cycling: This is the movement pattern essential to position your […]
“When my legs hurt, I say: ‘Shut up legs! Do what I tell you to do!’” — Jens Voit A simple 3 step series to better movement patterns off and on the bike: 3. Patella Sparing Lunge How this translates to cycling: Pedaling is a lunge pattern performed repetitively. Poor […]
Don’t miss our upcoming shoulder workshop: https://signup.physioroomco.com/shoulderseminar Shoulder pain can be debilitating. It can keep you from doing the things that you love like working out, golfing, cycling, crossfit, the list goes on and on. The pain can be challenging to manage. You may find yourself asking: Should I ice […]
It’s golf season! Have you been spending a lot of time out on the course this summer? Dr. Alex is our in-house TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Certified golf expert and he has been working with clients on some simple tips and tricks to improve your body swing connection. Golf is […]