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…
How to Start Trail Running
As the winter starts to taper off and the ground begins to thaw, it’s a great time to get off the treadmill and start running outdoors again. One of the…
Running and Mental Health
When most people think of running, they see it as a form of activity that improves their physical health. Running can be seen as a way to lose weight, get…
Nutrition, Fuel, & Recovery: General rules from a DPT
The definition of nutrition is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. “What you eat, is what you are” has a lot of truth…
Under Armour’s Best Shoes for Your Next Run!
Whether you're shopping for yourself or someone else, you shouldn't pass up Under Armour's Black Friday Deals! Under Armour has set itself apart from its competitors in team sports gear.…
Mix Up Your Running Routine for Optimal Performance
As a former collegiate middle distance sprinter (400m), turned long distance runner (currently running 10Ks, 10-milers, and half-marathons), I know that sometimes it can feel like you are doing the…
Top 5 Reasons Why Runners See a Physical Therapist
As a physical therapist whose patient base includes about 75% running athletes, I commonly see training patterns that lead to injury. Most of the time, these running injuries are self-inflicted…
3 Common Mistakes Runners Make When Choosing Footwear
It might be tempting to lace up whatever sneakers you have on hand, head outside, and start your run. But training in any old pair of shoes is never a…