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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 […]
Why Weekly Physical Therapy Support Is Essential for High School Athletes High school athletes are pushing their limits more than ever. Whether they’re logging miles in cross-country, battling in basketball, or perfecting routines in gymnastics, one thing is clear: injuries are common and preventable. While athletic trainers and strength coaches […]
Why CrossFit Athletes Should Prioritize Single-Leg & Single-Arm Strength CrossFit classes offer well-designed, functional programming that builds strength, power, and conditioning. But even with great programming, one important area is often overlooked: single-leg and single-arm strengthening. Adding unilateral training outside of class can significantly reduce injury risk, improve movement quality, […]
What Is the Most Effective Form of Cross-Training for Runners? The concept of cross-training is very prevalent in the sport of running. Working with runners in both performance and injury/rehab settings, I’m often asked: “What kind of cross-training should I be doing?” The answer really comes down to why a […]
Knee Pain During Squats? Here’s Why (and How to Fix It) Are you sick of dealing with knee pain every time you squat?Maybe you’ve started avoiding squats altogether… or you keep the weight below a certain number, hoping you can “save your knees” for the long term? Whether you’ve been […]
Strength & Performance Training for Young Female Athletes Picture this: it’s mid-cross-country season, and your young runners are logging miles, tackling hills, and racing hard week after week. Many assume that running alone is enough to keep improving. But as Dr. Stacy Sims highlights in her Next Gen course, strength […]
3 Shoulder Warm-Ups Every Climber Should Do Shoulder injuries are one of the most common upper-body issues among sport climbers — second only to finger injuries. Taking extra time to properly prepare your shoulders before a hard climbing session is worth the effort. A solid warm-up isn’t just about getting […]
The Power of Metabolic Conditioning and Tissue Healing for Runners Most runners just want to lace up their shoes and hit the road or trail. After all, running itself feels like the best way to build endurance, strengthen the legs, and condition the body. While that’s partly true, focusing only […]
15-Minute PT Tune-Ups for Teen Runners As a parent, you know how much your teen runner pours into their sport. The miles, the early alarms, the weekend meets—it all adds up. But what happens when your child starts to feel a “hot spot”—that nagging shin, calf, or knee ache that […]
Walk to Run Strong: Build a Better Foundation Navigating the journey of returning to run after an injury can feel like guesswork and frustration without professional guidance. That’s why embracing a Walk to Run Strong approach is essential—focusing on rebuilding strength, control, and confidence step by step. Here are some […]
Stronger, Faster: Does Heavy Lifting Boost Endurance PRs? 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 a technical coach—for example, a running coach. For endurance athletes, especially […]