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Achilles pain is a common complaint among all people, particularly among runners, weekend warriors, and people who are on their feet for long periods. Whether it comes on gradually or after a sudden injury, pain in the Achilles tendon can limit mobility, affect your daily activities, and if left untreated it can lead to chronic issues. In this blog we will discuss the basic anatomy of the Achilles tendon, common injuries, and explain how physical therapy can play a key role i

One day I was walking with my brother and was fed up with hearing the sound of his feet dragging and shuffling along like someone who had foot drop. "Can you pick up your feet??" I asked. "Try walking heel - toe." And that is when I found out my own brother (sorry to throw you under the bus, Jonathan) had fallen victim to the anti-heel strike misinformation. He told me that in high school, a coach had told him that heel striking was bad and not only had he applied that to run

As we get older, staying active and injury-free becomes less about pushing harder and more about moving smarter. For many of us,...

If you participated in sports or even gym class growing up, you, like me, were likely told to not let your knees go over your toes when...

Running postpartum can feel like the return of freedom, strength, and identity for many new mothers. But while lacing up those shoes...

The hamstrings are a muscle group that most people are familiar with - often because they are tight, or have been strained. In this blog...

Of course not! That is just a clickbait title. There are two types of runners: One that stops their run and immediately decides what...

As a runner, you might of heard of the word "hip drop" before. It is a common issue that we as physical therapist see a lot, luckily, it...

When considering your training, your runs and workouts make up the meat and potatoes of your work. This is where the effort is given, the...

Are you training for a fall marathon, new to running, building up a base or just enjoying an easy run to clear the mind? Running can be...

If I had a dollar for every time someone shamefully brings up that they pronate when they run, and asks how to work on it, I could fund...

You’ve stretched your quads. You’ve bought new shoes. You’ve cut back on your mileage. Used all the KT tape and even booked regular...

If you've been around the blog for any amount of time, you've probably caught on that we Precision PTs are big fans of strength training...

Why is work ergonomics so important? Think about it, if you are spending 8+ hours a day, five days a week at a desk that is not set up to...

It's official - I am running my first marathon in November! Lucky for you, I'm taking you along on this journey as I work to stay healthy...

A lateral ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries that individuals experience, whether they are athletes, just walking or...

In today's digital world, we're constantly confronted with running and wellness influencers selling the "only exercise you need," or "the...

I could probably skip this entire blog post and sum it up with one sentence: you can’t buy your recovery. But, since that would be a...

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training is a fairly new technique that has been gaining attention in the rehabilitation world. BFR involves...

Have you ever been to Physical Therapy for ankle pain and your therapist assesses your hip? You may have wondered why, and the reason is...