Running Resources from the Running PTs

Zoe Werner2026-07-09T14:07:44-04:00July 15th, 2026|

The spring marathon season has wrapped up, and the fall training blocks haven’t quite kicked into high gear yet. For many runners, this summer stretch feels like a dead zone. You might be tempted [...]

Where It Hurts vs. Where It Starts: The Truth About Dry Needling for Foot Pain

Zoe Werner2026-06-24T11:45:09-04:00June 24th, 2026|

There is nothing quite like the frustration of stepping out of bed in the morning and feeling that sharp, burning ache in the bottom of your heel. For runners, foot pain—whether it's classic plantar [...]

Is It Just Soreness or Something More? Understanding Labral Tear Symptoms

Zoe Werner2026-05-20T15:23:03-04:00May 27th, 2026|

If you’re a runner in the Triangle, you’re no stranger to the heavy legs and muscle fatigue that follow a long run or a speed session at the track. But when that ache shifts [...]

Beyond the Joint: Why Treatment for Knee Injuries Starts at the Hip and Ankle

Zoe Werner2026-04-30T11:45:24-04:00April 30th, 2026|

As spring race season hits full stride in the Triangle, many runners are finding that increased mileage is bringing an uninvited guest: nagging knee pain. Whether it’s a sharp ache during a downhill or [...]

Why Physical Therapy in the Raleigh Area is the Missing Link in Your Training

Zoe Werner2026-04-01T13:10:57-04:00April 2nd, 2026|

For a dedicated athlete, being “good enough” isn’t the standard—the goal is to be great. Yet, many runners treat their bodies with a reactive mindset, only seeking professional help when they’re sidelined by pain. [...]

Reset the System: How Dry Needling Breaks the Cycle of Chronic Muscle Tightness

Zoe Werner2026-03-17T16:34:06-04:00March 19th, 2026|

If you find yourself constantly leaning against a curb to stretch a tight calf or obsessively foam rolling a stubborn hamstring, you’re likely fighting a battle that stretching won't win. Many runners come to [...]