Elizabeth Karr PT, DPT

I frequently remind myself, and my patients that no one is watching you or judging you at the gym. Unless, of course, I am at the gym. Then I might be watching and mentally critiquing your form. But that’s because my job is to analyze movement and educate people on how to optimize form to reduce harm and improve outcomes! The exercise that I see performed incorrectly most often is the Romanian Deadlift. The Romanian Deadlift (RDL) is a great posterior chain strengthening exercise that can be...

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a treatment modality that has been making waves over the past several years in the sports and orthopedic injury world. Maybe you've heard of a friend or teammate having this treatment, or perhaps you're wondering if it is something that will help your injury. If you've been wondering what shockwave is, how it works, the pros and cons, and if it may be right for you, this blog will answer your questions. History of Shockwave Although ESWT has gained...

Here in Atlanta, temps have been rising since the end of March, and you may have noticed that some of your runs have felt more challenging despite no change in terrain or pace. You're not imagining things! Temperatures over 77 degrees Fahrenheit negatively impacts performance for running distances over 800m. Heat acclimation is the process where, by exercising in the heat repeatedly, your body makes adaptations to improve tolerance to activity in hotter temps which can improve safety and...