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.
How to Speed Up Recovery: Nutrition, Sleep and Habits
Recovery isn’t just rest days and PT. How nutrition, sleep, alcohol and nicotine affect healing, plus simple habits that help your body repair tissue faster.
Non-Surgical ACL Treatment: What the Evidence Shows
More evidence supports non-surgical care for ACL tears. Who it suits, how short- and long-term outcomes compare with reconstruction, and why rehab quality matters most.
How to Prevent Rock Climbing Injuries
Most climbing injuries come from doing too much too soon. Six ways to protect your fingers, shoulders and elbows, from load management and strength to warm-ups and rest.
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training: What You Need to Know
BFR training uses cuffs to partially restrict blood flow during exercise, building muscle and strength with light loads. Here’s how it works and who it helps.
Understanding Low-Back Related Leg Pain: What’s Causing It?
Leg pain that starts in the low back usually comes from muscle and joint irritation or from an irritated nerve. Here’s how to tell the difference and what helps.
Top 3 Reasons You Get Injured During the Big Three Lifts
Most injuries in the squat, bench press and deadlift come from poor form, poor programming and inadequate recovery. Here’s how to fix each and lift stronger.
How Strength and Plyometric Training Improve Running
Strength and plyometric training improve tendon stiffness, neuromuscular efficiency, power and endurance, helping runners run faster and farther with less effort.
Monitoring Training Load for Runners: How to Reduce Injury and Improve Performance
Running has been and continues to be a popular form of exercise due to its easy accessibility and minimal need for equipment. With gyms closing and social distancing during the pandemic, there is a good chance you and someone you know has taken up running as part of their exercise routine.
Foam Rolling vs. Stretching: What the Research Says
Stretching builds long-term flexibility and range of motion. Foam rolling gives short-term relief and mobility, best used as a warm-up. Here’s when to use each.
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