In the fast-paced world of fitness and exercise, the focus is often on pushing our limits, setting new personal records, and striving for continuous improvement.
In a world bustling with fast-paced living and constant demands, prioritizing our well-being often takes a backseat. Yet, amidst the chaos, there exist simple yet
In the realm of injury recovery, you’ve probably heard countless anecdotes like these: These stories raise a perplexing question: How is it that people swear
My achy, breaky heart – Heartburn During Pregnancy What is heartburn? Heartburn feels like what it sounds like – a burning pain in the chest,
Stronger Feet for Stronger Running Many runners overlook the crucial role of the foot with respect to sustainable and successful running. I’d like to delve
Ah, posture. It’s something we have all been told to pay attention to and possibly “fix”, but it can seem daunting as most of us
It can be confusing to know the difference between leaking vaginal discharge and urine, especially if the dampness you feel is not preceded by the
Common Running Injuries and How You Should Address Them! Running is a popular form of exercise, and for good reason. It’s a great way to
What’s Up With My Noisy Joints?! Patients/athletes frequently have questions regarding clicks, pops, or other noises produced during exercise or with particular activities during the
The human spine is a complex structure consisting of four main regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral. Unfortunately, many healthcare providers tend to treat the
Rest Isn’t Always The Answer Sustaining an injury can be a frustrating experience, especially when the recommended course of action involves nothing more than rest
It’s normal for these things to change on a daily basis: How fast you feel How strong you feel How confident you feel How resilient
I get this question a lot… “What’s the best way to warm up for runners?” It depends! You don’t NEED to “warm up” before you
3 Things To Improve Outcomes With A Running Injury Minimize time off from running: It’s okay to take a few days off here and there
Getting to know your own anatomy and feeling comfortable discussing what is normal and not normal is an important part of addressing pelvic floor dysfunction.
Many hikers find themselves entering the warmer months with big ambitions but little to no fitness. Hiking fitness is very important and not only greatly
Static stretching is the most common form of stretching that I see misused. It seems like it’s been ingrained into the minds of all active
MythBusters! Pelvic Floor Edition- Part 1 Have you recently been scrolling on social media while “sittervising” your kids at Twin Silos or Spring Creek Canyon
What Is Dry Needling? What We Already Know: If you’ve heard someone talk about “needling” or “dry needling,” you may be curious about what it
Ultrarunners are used to going long and slow. That’s exactly what most people are doing during ultras anyway. When it comes to training specificity, that’s
As a healthcare professional, I recently had a patient named Anna* who came to me for a pelvic floor evaluation. Anna is a 50-year-old woman
So you’ve been given the direction to STOP RUNNING by your Doctor… Many of us runners have been so frustrated by an injury, we eventually
People make it seem like common sense that there are inherently “good” and “bad” ways to do exercises. I frequently hear things like … “squatting
Do you have a “tight” pelvic floor? So, you’ve been doing research on the internet and have diagnosed yourself with an “overactive” or “hypertonic” or
With years of experience as a physical therapist working with injured runners, it is clear to me that we are not all getting the same
This has been a hot topic since Ironman partnered with Aleve, which is an NSAID, or “non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.” This is big news due to
Are you a new mom that’s recently postpartum and looking to get back into running? Well first of all, go back and check out
Strength training has so many benefits to athletes and overall health in general. Although a common mistake is when intensity isn’t high enough to yield
In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast AJ and Adam talk to Brad Wells. He studied atmospheric science at CSU and works in meteorology.
Prevent leaking while you sneeze with this easy trick! The “Knack” is a Knack! Knack /nak/ noun: an acquired or natural skill at performing a
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