When Should You Use a Weight Belt?
We’ve all seen some gym taboo when we are working out. Biceps curls in the squat rack, not re racking weight, and starting a conversation mid set with someone. Let…
Shin Splints: What? How? Why?
Shin splints, technically known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) affects 5-35% of runners. It involves pain on the inside of the lower leg that occurs with running and typically…
Bulletproofing for Obstacle Course Racing
Hey OCR fans, we know you are fanatics about your sport and we want to keep you in it for the long haul. Many of you may have signed up…
What Makes a Youth Pitcher Elite?
All little leaguers aspire to be elite at their craft. We’ve watched tee ball games where kids can only throw the ball 5 feet. Then, magically, they hit a certain…
Myths About Chronic Pain
Have you been living with pain for months? Maybe even years? Experiencing pain is a normal part of life, but living in chronic pain is not. It is exhausting and…
Keeping Your Cool This Summer
The increasingly longer days and rising temperatures can only mean one thing—Summer is here. With sun tans and barbecues come the increased risk for heat-related illnesses. It’s important to be…
Functional Training For Sport
What is the Difference Between Sport-Specific Training, Strength & Conditioning, and Functional Training? There has been a constant struggle in the sports world to truly define sport-specific training versus the…
To Stretch or Not to Stretch?
I have had numerous runners over the years come into the clinic and tell me they have pain. They will then look down at their feet and admit “I don’t…
What is Blood Flow Restriction?
Have you ever wondered, how do professional athletes heal from injury so fast? Well other than having insane genes, top rehab and sports medicine at their beck and call, they…
Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Relief
Four out of five Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives. While the severity varies, research suggests that most cases of low back pain can be resolved…