As non-runner, I took the day off yesterday (because my watch told me to – yes, the Garmin 735xt will recommend recovery time after a workout). A real runner would have run anyway, but I like...
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I Am NOT A Runner
I am not a runner, but I am going to run a marathon for charity. I registered for the Steamtown Marathon on May 25, along with our new PT partner, Geoff. We work with runners in the clinic and...
Dry Needling: What’s The Point?
Dry Needling is a hot topic in the Physical Therapy world right now and has been for several years. It has also been growing in popularity among athletes, both as an intervention to aid in...
Urinary Incontinence
Physical Therapy Can Resolve Urinary Incontinence; Up to 25 of American women experience problems related to pelvic floor health. Pelvic floor and bladder training are effective treatments,...
Why Run Lab? (Part 1)
Running, something mankind has been doing since the dawn of time is now a modality of fitness rather than a means of survival. We no longer need to escape a Tyrannosaurus, or catch wild game for...
Is Barefoot For You?
Minimalist shoes have been growing in popularity for the past few years since Vibram sold it’s first Five Fingers shoe in 2006. I remember seeing them for the first time at a strength and...
Hypocritical Physical Therapist?
As is customary with most (I hope) Physical Therapists, I always try to educate patients and provide them with information to maximize their potential outcomes. Basic information is provided in...
Steamtown Marathon: Last Post Before The Race
Thursday: Geoff taped my ankle and I attmepted to run in my Skora’s (bad idea!). I had some ankle joint pain from the start and decided to take the tape off (worse idea). I only went for 1/2 mile...
Shoveling: Getting Stuck In
Winter has come and the snow is falling all around! That’s great for snowball fights, but it’s less exciting for the health of your back. Yes, you guessed it… all that fluffy white cotton wool means...
Telehealth Physical Therapy: Just As Effective As In-Person Visits
With all the changes happening in the world today – virtual doctors appointments, Zoom happy hour with friends, video calls for board meetings, etc. – we’re seemingly bombarded with a sensory...