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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 […]
Do I Need an X-Ray? Clinical Guidelines for Knee and Ankle Injuries As a sports performance physical therapist, I often get asked:“How do I know if my knee or ankle is broken?”“Do I need an X-ray?” After an acute injury, it can be difficult to know whether you’re dealing with […]
Osgood, What? Key Facts About This Common Knee Issue in Young Basketball Players If your child—especially between the ages of 8 and 15—is complaining about pain in the front of their knee or you’ve noticed a bony bump just below their kneecap, they may be dealing with Osgood-Schlatter disease (often […]
Why a Performance-Focused PT is the Key to Reaching Your Goals If you’re an athlete, CrossFitter, runner, or someone who pushes your body to perform at a high level, an injury can feel like a major roadblock. The last thing you want is to be told to “just rest” or […]
Managing Knee Pain as a Pickleball Player Introduction Pickleball is a fast-paced, dynamic sport, but the quick lateral movements, sudden stops, and repetitive stress can take a toll on your knees. Whether it’s from overuse, poor mechanics, or underlying conditions like arthritis, knee pain is a common challenge for players. […]
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Strength Training for Runners with Hip Pain How Does Hip Pain Happen for Runners? Hip pain in runners can often be linked to tight or weak hip flexors or issues with running form. If you’re experiencing pain in the front of your hip or near your groin or lateral hip, […]
Endurance Athletes: The Common Disconnect With Strength Training. Will lifting heavy help you PR at your next race? The goal of every good strength and conditioning coach is to enhance the physical preparedness of athletes for their sport. This kind of training is done outside of working with […]
Endurance Athletes: The Common Disconnect With Strength Training. Before picking up a kettlebell to complement your endurance training, the first step is often to unravel suboptimal movement patterns. What causes these patterns? The human body’s desire for efficiency (when cycling and running) tend to enhance movement patterns […]
Do you have low back and/or knee tightness when riding? The gist: There are 6 primal functional movements of the human body. Of those, the hinge and lunge are the two primary movements for mountain biking. Mastery of these two movements off the bike provides numerous riding advantages, […]