Expert Insights on Performance & Recovery
Training = Healthcare
Last December, I received a text from my friend Ashton, while he was attending the First Principles of Movement Summit at the EXOS training center in AZ telling me that there’s a course that I would love and I cannot miss it if I get a chance to take it.
The course Training = Healthcare.
Clinically, objectively, and philosophically, the course was a banger. These were my favorite takeaways from the course that we at Tundra Performance and Physical Therapy share and embody at our clinic.
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.
The Secret Weapon in Your Rehab Program for Denver Athletes
If you've been in pain, coming back from an injury, or just trying to build strength that actually holds up under load, you've probably heard us talk about "tempo" in your sessions. It's not just PT-speak, controlling the speed of a lift is one of the most useful tools we have for both rehab and performance.
The Hardest Patient to Rehab in Physical Therapy
Let’s talk who actually is the hardest patient to rehab in physical therapy.
In my opinion it’s not an ACL reconstruction working their way back to the field. (although they have their own challenges as well……)
It’s a post-op powerlifter who squats, benches, and overhead presses more than a normal person can fathom.
Let’s talk about 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.