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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 […]
Most exercise and fitness plans fail the moment real life gets in the way, but training around how the body is built to move creates strength that holds up no matter how busy the gym or unpredictable your schedule becomes. Better results in training do not come from more […]
Consistency Over the Holidays: Setting Up the Next Version of You The holidays disrupt almost everyone’s routine—travel, long car rides, soft guest beds, busier schedules, and less structured movement. It’s easy to let your exercises slide and tell yourself you’ll get back on track in January. At Physio Room, we […]
Bar Rotating During Squats? Here’s What It Really Means Bar rotation during a back squat is one of the most common technical faults seen in lifters—especially powerlifters and field athletes. That subtle (or not-so-subtle) twist under load isn’t just a visual flaw; it’s a signal that your setup, mobility, and […]
5 Ways to Take Care of Your Body Before the New Year Rush As the holidays approach, routines shift — colder weather, less daylight, more family time, travel, and packed schedules. It’s easy to think, “I’ll get back on track in January.” But your body doesn’t wait for the calendar […]
Postpartum Movement: What You Can (and Should) Do in the First 6 Weeks The early weeks after having a baby can feel like a blur — your body is healing, your sleep is unpredictable, and your focus is on caring for your little one. Amid all that, it’s easy to […]
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 […]
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 […]