Some knowledge, some opinions, some rants.
Written by the therapists who treat here — on training, rehab and the things people get told that are not true.
Most people arrive having already been told three different things by three different sources. These posts are our therapists answering the questions we actually get asked — what an injury is, why it keeps coming back, what the research says, and what to do on Monday.
Why Rest Isn't Always the Answer for Tendon Pain
Achilles, patellar or outer-elbow pain? For most tendon problems, recovery runs through carefully applied load, not rest. How resistance, eccentric and isometric work help.
What Is Turf Toe? A Small Injury With a Big Impact
Turf toe is a sprain of the plantar plate under the big toe joint. Learn how it happens, how it's graded and why rest and rehab matter for athletes.
Scapular Winging: Causes, Muscle Weakness and Nerve Injury
Scapular winging is a shoulder condition caused by muscle weakness or nerve injury. Learn the key causes, clinical patterns and muscles involved.
Bone Health for Runners, Part 2: Returning to Running
Returning to running after a stress fracture requires gradual impact progression. Learn healing timelines and safe return-to-run strategies for runners.
Bone Health for Runners: Preventing Stress Injuries
As your running mileage climbs, so does your risk of a bone stress injury. Learn why they happen, the warning signs, how MRI diagnoses them and how to lower your risk.
IT Band Syndrome: What It Is and How to Treat It
IT band syndrome isn't caused by tightness. Learn why ITB pain occurs in runners and how progressive loading helps resolve it.
Shoulder Instability: Causes, Types and Treatment Options
Shoulder instability causes pain, weakness and dislocations. Learn the types of instability and how physical therapy helps restore control.
Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome: A Runner's Guide
Chronic exertional compartment syndrome is an often-missed cause of lower leg pain in runners. Learn how it feels, how it's diagnosed and how PT can help.
Hamstring Injury Recovery: What You Need to Know
Hamstring injuries are frustrating and often recurrent. Learn how evidence-based rehab restores strength, speed and resilience so you return stronger.
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