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When Should a Youth Athlete See a Sports Physical Therapist? Growing athletes are constantly asking more of their bodies. Between practices, games, strength training, and tournaments, it’s normal for young athletes to experience occasional soreness. But when does soreness become something that deserves professional attention? If your child says, “My […]
HYROX for Endurance Athletes: The Perfect Off-Season Training Tool A conversation with Matt Wilpers during a recent Peloton ride got me thinking about HYROX from a different perspective. As a physical therapist assistant and strength coach, I spend a lot of time working with athletes who are highly specialized. Runners […]
Is Yoga Enough to Build Strength? What the Science Says Short answer: It depends on who is asking. Longer answer: It depends on what you mean by strength and where you are in your fitness journey. To answer that, we need to start with one important concept: Your Body Only […]
When the question every injured runner is afraid to ask, “Do I have to stop?”, finally gets a straight answer, it turns out the real story has less to do with the pain itself and more to do with everything the runner wasn’t tracking. Dr. Andrew Fix sits down […]
A lot of workouts leave you exhausted, but the real question is whether they actually make you stronger. Dr. Andrew Fix takes aim at one of the easiest traps in strength training: mistaking effort for progress. Feeling wiped out after a session can be satisfying, but that does not […]
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 […]