The Search For The Most Comfortable Shoe
“Hi. I’m on my feet all day at work and my feet hurt. What’s the most comfortable shoe you have?” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked…
Lifespan vs Healthspan
Is a piece of your health & fitness goals associated with longevity? If not, I think it should be. If you are only exercising and eating well to look and…
Ask Your Physical Therapist: I Have Intense Pain In The “Balls” Of My Feet And Numbness In My Toes – What Can I Do?
This certainly can be an annoying issue to deal with, but thankfully there is something that can be done to resolve it so that you can get back to doing…
Summertime And The Breathin Isn’t So Easy
Nothing is better than running outside. The fresh air, scenic views, and sense of freedom are undeniable. However, before you lace up those shoes, there's a crucial factor that can…
The Top 5 Ways To Stay Cool Running In The Heat
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate and hydrate some more! Be sure to hydrate before, during and after running or exercise because even being mildly dehydrated can hurt your performance. Drink even when…
Ask your Physical Therapist: My Knee Pain Makes Me Limp & Makes Stairs Difficult. What Options Do I Have Besides Surgery, Pills & Shots?
This is a GREAT question! There are many people who have this very same thought. There are multiple reasons why you could have knee pain that keeps you from walking…
Embrace the Process
I think we’ve all been there. You set a big goal, and it’s a goal that gets you excited. It’s something that you’ve always wanted to accomplish, and now it…
BHAG
BHAG…big hairy audacious goals. These are the goals we set for ourselves that will take a long time to achieve. They are just far enough out of reach to create…
Ask your Physical Therapist: What is Achilles Tendonitis and How Do I Get Rid of It?
First of all let me clarify what the Achilles tendon is. The Achilles tendon is a tissue that connects your calf muscle to the back of your heel bone. Tendons…
Top Hip Mobility Exercises for Runners (and Walkers)!
Three years ago, I filmed a video series all about hip mobility. The goal was to provide some simple self-assessments and some hip mobility exercises to improve those assessments. Today,…