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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nutrition in the Wintertime Winter in Colorado brings more than just snow and cold temperatures. Early mornings, dry air, shorter days, and lower overall energy can quietly take a toll on recovery, immune health, and general well-being. During this season, nutrition plays a key role in helping the body stay […]