How Pushup Form Impacts Shoulder Pain
Like with any exercise, pushup form plays a factor in achieving the desired outcomes – both for targeting the proper muscle groups, and for injury prevention.
Spring Into Running: Strategies for an Injury-Free Season
If you have had a break from running due to the cold winter or injury there are essential steps to prepare your body to minimize injury risk and enjoy a pain-free running season.
The 5 B’s of Breathing for Exercise
Breathing is a fundamental root of life. However just because you are breathing doesn’t mean you are using your most efficient and effective mode of breath.
5 Warm-Up Exercises to Perform at the Start of Your Next Ski Day
It’s that time of year again where snowboard/ski season is upon us. Whether it’s early season conditions, mid-winter storm-cycle, deep powder or spring corn, it is important to make sure you are as prepared as possible before hitting the slopes.
Hip-Hinging Issues in Youth Athletes
The hip hinge is an important movement in everyday life for all of us. But it is a crucial pattern athletes need to perfect in order to optimize performance, reduce injury risk and support long-term health.
5 Myths About Women’s Fitness and Training – Busted!
By debunking some of the most common myths surrounding women when it comes to working out, we can shift our focus to feeling good, strong, healthy and comfortable in our skin.
CrossFit and Physical Therapy
As a varied and high-intensity sport, CrossFit can lead to injuries even for the most seasoned athlete. Working with a physical therapist can be the key to unlocking your highest level of injury-free performance yet!
Elevate Your Horseback Riding Game with Physical Therapy
Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned equestrian, physical therapy is the tool that can enhance your riding experience.
5 Tips to Prep for a Turkey Trot or Holiday Run
More than a million people across the U.S. lace up their running shoes and kick off the Thanksgiving Day festivities with a Turkey Trot! If you’re one of them, consider these tips to make sure you’re ready!
Getting Ready for Ski Season – Tips from a Physical Therapist
Before sliding down the groomers or making perfect off-piste turns, it’s essential to prepare your body for the demands of skiing. Preparing for ski season should start well before the first flakes start flying.
Preventing Bicycling Pain and Injuries
Learn the reasons why you may be having pain with cycling and things you can do to prevent discomfort while sitting in the saddle.
Idaho Running Day – Seminar Series
FREE Seminars to Prepare You for Your Race! We are excited to proudly sponsor Idaho Running Day on September 16th, a new race with distances from 5k to full marathon. For more information and race registration, visit the official Idaho Running Day website. To help you in your preparation for this great event, we will […]
Strengthening and Stretching Your Feet: The Missing Link in Your Race Training Program
Even if we wear the best shoes and have the most optimal form, taking specific care of our feet is an important part of any training program.
5 Moves to Help You Jump Higher
Jumping is a key part of many sports including basketball, skiing and snowboarding, tennis, and volleyball. It is not only fun, but also great exercise for developing strength and cardiovascular fitness.
Why Every Golfer Should Work With a PT
Golf-specific fitness is not just for tour players anymore. Any golfer can tune their body to improve performance by following a golf fitness training program created by a physical therapist.
4 Moves to Strong Knees for a Stellar Ski Season
One of the most important components of having a successful ski season is spending some time doing some pre-season ski conditioning. However, if you did not have the chance to do this, there is still something you can do.
Lacrosse – How to Optimize Performance & Prevent Injuries
Lacrosse combines the speed and physicality of football with the finesse of hockey and the passing skills of basketball. Each position is required to be explosive and run fast, so incorporating plyometrics and flexibility into players’ fitness routine is imperative.
Top Tricks for Trail Running
As the heat of summer fades into memory, trails throughout the Pacific Northwest call out to runners of all ages and abilities. In addition to the positive mood-boosting effects of running on the trails, trading roads for trails can also boost your physical fitness and strength no matter what level of runner you are.
Rock Climbing – Top Tips to Prevent Overuse Injuries
Climbing is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. Whether you are a beginning or an expert climber, having a training plan in place will not only help you reach peak performance, but will also help you avoid overuse injuries that keep you on the ground when all you want is to climb higher.
Youth Sports — 6 Simple Signs of Injury
Knowing some of the obvious signs that a young athlete isn’t just sore but is actually injured, parents and coaches can play an active role in ensuring injuries are diagnosed and treated as soon as possible, preventing further damage from occurring.
5 Fitness Myths … Busted
October is National Physical Therapy Month, and as the medical community’s preeminent experts in movement, fitness, and musculoskeletal function and injury, our physical therapists view this month as an opportune time to correct what we see as a few common misconceptions about exercise.
Junior Golf — Tips to Keep Kids Swinging
Golf has been growing in popularity, including among junior players. The benefits of the sport for kids include physical, social, mental and emotional growth, but it’s important to keep it fun while also keeping them safe by avoiding early sport specialization.
Youth Soccer: 4 Steps to Ensure a Great Season
As a physical therapist, I see many avoidable injuries happen every year to athletes getting back into soccer without proper preparation. Here are 4 crucial steps to help you better prepare for and navigate the soccer season.
Youth Volleyball: Injuries – Prevention and Treatment
Volleyball is an exciting, high-speed team sport that demands a lot of energy and athleticism of its players. As middle school and high school athletes learn the fundamentals of the sport and develop their skills, it’s also important to know what the most common injuries are, how to avoid them, and what to do if they occur.
