Expert Insights on Performance & Recovery
What Is a Deload in Training? A Complete Guide
As I approach the home stretch of my half-marathon training, and as many others are either deep into training or beginning their racing season, I thought it would be a good time to discuss deloading: what it is, when it may be beneficial, and who actually needs it.
Arch Nemesis: Your Guide to Posterior Tibialis Tendinitis
If you've got pain along the inside of your ankle or arch that flares up during running, cutting, or long days on your feet, there's a good chance the posterior tibialis tendon is the culprit. It’s a very common overuse injury in active people and when untreated has a habit of lingering for months or sneaking back the moment you work back into intensity in your training. Treated right and treated early, most athletes make a full recovery quite quickly.
Here's what's going on, and how we build the rehab.
Being in PT Shouldn’t Stop You From Training – It Should Take You Further
One of the first questions active patients ask is:
"Should I stop training until this gets better?"
Maybe it's a runner with knee pain asking if they should stop running, or a lifter wondering whether shoulder pain means they should stop pressing overhead.
There are situations where complete rest is appropriate, such as certain acute injuries or concussions, but they're less common than many people think.
For many orthopedic injuries, the goal shouldn’t be to stop training altogether. It should be to keep that athlete moving as much as possible while being considerate to safety and the needs of recovery.
Beating Plantar Fasciitis: A Performance Physical Therapist's Playbook for Denver Athletes
If you've ever taken your first steps out of bed and felt a stabbing pain in your heel, you already know what plantar fasciitis feels like. It's one of the most common complaints we see in the clinic, whether the person in front of me is a marathoner, a weekend pickleball warrior, or someone who just started a new walking routine.
The good news, it's also one of the most treatable conditions we work with, as long as we attack the cause and not just the symptoms.
The Runners Guide to ITB Syndrome
If you’ve ever dealt with ITB syndrome or been chasing it for months, the most common recommendation for management seen online is foam rolling until you cry, stretch it til it snaps, and take time off. You’ve done this, the pain is better….. but then you start running again and at mile three you feel it again. No you are not alone and no you are not unlucky.
You have been treating the smoke, not the fire.
Why Your Achilles Tendinitis Isn't Getting Better
I think there’s a lot of people that rehab achilles tendinitis really well, but when I do treat runners that have tried and failed traditional physical therapy in the past, it usually comes down to one thing.