Importance of Mobility
It is important to have mobility throughout the body. We all fall along a spectrum of mobility; outliers being those who are overly stiff and inflexible vs. those who are overly flexible. Depending on [...]
Balance
Balance is a multifaceted, neuromuscular skill that involves multiple muscles working together to allow you to maintain stability on your feet. As a runner, it is important to have good balance because improved [...]
Dose-Response Relationship of Training
Interested in starting a strength program? Where do you start? How heavy? How often? What volume? Research shows that untrained individuals can attain strength gains at 60% of their 1-rep max (1RM) when lifting [...]
Achilles Tendinopathy
A recent article examined two different methods (eccentric loading and heavy slow resistance training) for treating Achilles tendinopathy. What is Achilles tendinopathy? The Achilles tendon is located at the bottom of the calf inserting [...]
Shin Splints
Shin splints can be a frustrating injury for runners, but here are some things research has told us about shin splints. What are shin splints? Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) are an overuse [...]
What is the core?
A recent article reviewed what comprises the core and how this could help low pain pain. What exactly is the core? The core is traditionally thought of as the abdominal muscles, but this suggests [...]
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Happy Holidays!
The holiday season is here, and our physical therapy team in Cary, Raleigh, Apex, and Wake Forest wants to [...]
Grateful for our Runners and Patients This Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re taking a moment to pause, reflect, and give thanks—especially for our patients and runners who [...]
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