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Any joint pain with running is annoying to deal with, and hip pain is no exception. Blaming your shoes for any pain with running is usually the first thing people do. But shoes are just one part of the equation when trying to address your hip pain. So instead of giving you yet another "best of" list of shoes to buy, I'm going to go over what you should look for when choosing a new pair of running shoes. But First, What Else Contributes to Hip Pain While Running? Any runner wi

This week's warm-up will probably feel pretty familiar. Many of the movement demands for this week's workout are similar to the ones for 26.1 and 26.2. You'll still need good overhead positioning for thrusters and strong posterior chain engagement to protect your back during the burpees and cleans. I suppose the only new thing is lat mobility for the front rack position, but that also requires good thoracic extension, which I've already covered the last two week. So this weed

Compared to last week, this workout still involves some legs and posterior chain, but it’s going to feel much more shoulder-dominant. Because of that, your warm-up should prioritize two main things: Preparing your shoulders for overhead stability Priming your pulling muscles for the gymnastics work A good warm-up will help your shoulders feel better during the workout and make your movement more efficient once fatigue sets in. Prefer to follow along visually? Watch the warm-u

If you lift, run, or train consistently, you probably heard mixed messaging the second you announced you were pregnant. "Keep doing what you're doing, but d on’t let your heart rate get too high.” “Listen to your body, but don't lift more than 20 pounds.” So let’s answer the actual question: Is working out while pregnant safe? For most healthy pregnancies, the answer is yes. Exercise during pregnancy is not only safe, it’s encouraged. The American College of Obstetricians and

Open Workout 26.1 is essentially a couplet of wall balls and box jump overs with med ball step-overs snuck into the middle. This workout is definitely leg-heavy, and will also probably fatigue your back. Here's what to target during your warm up so you feel primed for the workout. Prefer to follow along visually? Watch the warm-up exercise video demo below. Wall Balls: Prep for the Squat and Overhead Position Wall balls are essentially weighted squats that require good ankle

Most physical therapists are inspired to become pelvic floor therapists after their own pregnancies. But my own journey into pelvic floor PT began long before I became pregnant. It started when I was in undergrad, when I first experienced athletic urinary incontinence . Experiencing Leaking During Exercise During college, I dealt with leaking only  during exercise, a type of pelvic floor dysfunction that’s more common in active women than most people realize. I had no issues

The changes in hormones during perimenopause and menopause affect almost everything in the body. But these changing hormone levels alone...

What Is Perineal Massage? Perineal massage involves gentle stretching and soft tissue work of the perineum, the area between the vaginal opening and the anus. This area is crucial because it’s where most vaginal tears occur during birth. The goal of perineal massage isn’t relaxation . Instead, it aims to help your body acclimate to the sensations of pressure and stretch. By doing this, you can feel less overwhelmed when these sensations arise during labor. When to Start Perin

Even if your birth plan doesn’t include a cesarean section (C-section), it’s worth learning about. Sometimes things change during labor,...

Sometimes birth doesn’t go exactly as planned. One intervention that may come up is an instrument assisted delivery. While it sounds...

When people picture birth, the first image that often comes to mind is someone lying flat on their back in a hospital bed. But that’s...

Labor can feel like one big unknown, but when you break it down into stages, the process starts to make a lot more sense. Each stage has...

When we think about birth, we often picture contractions, pushing, and eventually meeting the baby. But there’s a key player in this...

A lot of people assume physical therapy is just about giving out exercises. And because of that, they think, why not just look on YouTube...

Do you know what your actual insurance costs are for physical therapy? Unless you have a government-sponsored insurance plan (i.e....

Question 5. What’s one myth or piece of bad advice you wish you could erase from the fitness or rehab world? Honestly, there are so many,...

Question 4. Is there a patient story or moment in your career that’s really stuck with you, one that reminds you why you do what you do?...

Question 3. Being both a physical therapist and an athlete yourself, do you think that changes how you show up for your patients?...

Question 2. Pelvic floor PT isn’t something most people know about. How did you end up in this line of work, and what made it click for...

There’s a lot that goes into how I practice physical therapy, but most of it isn’t something you’ll see on my resume. This series is a a...