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…
What’s more fun than having a jolly time with your family? Do you have a trip planned to visit Baltimore this winter? If not, make sure you plan one. In…
In Baltimore, quite a number of events will be underway during this winter season. For the athletic types, check out these running events taking place this winter. Baltimore City…
Concussions in sports continue to be a hot topic, and more sports are making changes to the rules, equipment, injury assessments, and how athletes return to school or their sport…
You hear about these things, particularly in the back of the pack where I live. The legend is that those of us who are slogging it out at the end…
For baseball players, our legs are not just there for decoration and sporting the newest UA kicks (unless you’re rocking the newest Bryce Harper cleats). Your legs can generate massive…
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…
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…
Are you beginning to experience symptoms similar to those mentioned in Swimmer’s Shoulder, Part I? Not to worry, we can help! The key is evening out the muscle imbalance that is perpetuated by the main swimming strokes as well as life tasks in general (sitting at a desk, studying, etc). What this means is dryland practice is actually REALLY important. During this time, swimmers should focus on stretching the pec major and lats as well as strengthening the muscles between the shoulder blades (periscapular musculature) and improving thoracic mobility. Below you will find examples of stretching, strengthening and mobility drills that will help improve the muscle imbalances and improve resting posture. (more…)
Nearly all small talk I've had inevitably lead to, “so when did you decide you wanted to be a physical therapist?” I have gotten this question probably a hundred times…