Elizabeth Karr PT, DPT

Ideally, your running shoes fit perfectly. They should feel great from the first run you take in them and require no break in period. They shouldn't regularly give you blisters or result in black and blue toenails. The first line of defense for preventing running shoe related issues is to get fit for the right shoe for you. The shoe needs to be the correct size (length and width), have the right combination of cushion and support to feel comfortable, and the appropriate insert when necessary....

If you’ve ever worked with me at Precision, I’ve probably talked to you about “stress is stress” and the imaginary “stress bucket” which holds all of our stress. This concept and how both biomechanical load and social and emotional load affect our body and injuries has come up a lot in the clinic recently, so I figured it was time to bring it to the blog. The stress bucket is not an idea that I came up with, and I want to give credit to the PTs whose ideas I have expanded on when describing...

Abdominal bracing is the basis of all core strengthening exercises. It is also something that many people struggle with! Core strength provides a stable base of support for all of our movements – from reaching up over our heads, walking and running, to sitting up and getting off of the floor. Therefore, having good core strength is imperative, and when the core is weak, it can affect not only your back, but shoulders, hips, knees and more. When performing core exercises, group fitness...