Dynamic Warm-Ups for Injury Prevention
By taking the time to properly warm up, you can significantly reduce your risk of injury and improve your overall workout performance. The exercises in these videos are a great place to start!
Quick and Effective Drills to Boost Agility and Speed
Improve agility and speed with quick, effective at-home drills. Ideal for athletes seeking to enhance performance and reaction time.
Preventing Low Back Pain for Golfers: A Comprehensive Guide
With proper awareness, coordination, warm-up, and training, you can keep your back pain-free while improving your golf game.
Dynamic Stretching: Preparing Muscles for Activity, All in Under 2 Minutes
Got two minutes? That’s all you need to get your muscles ready for action with dynamic stretching. Learn how a quick warm-up can prevent injuries and keep you limber for all your activities. Stretch your way to a more flexible, injury-free season!
The Essential Guide to Strength Training for Runners
Integrating strength training into your routine can be a game-changer for both recreational joggers and serious marathoners alike.
How to Choose the Perfect Shoes for Trail Running
Shoes that provide support, stability, and protection can help protect you from injury and help you get the most out of your trail running adventures.
So, You Bought a Bike? Cycling Considerations for Beginners
As a beginner, diving into the world of cycling can be both exciting and daunting. It is essential to ensure you not only have safe equipment, but that you also are physically prepared.
Wrapping Up Youth Spring Sports with Physical Therapy
While it is easy to get carried away in the excitement of the last few games, matches and meets, it is extremely important to also check in with our kids about their physical state to address any pain or injuries that may have come up during the season.
Preventing Knee and Back Trouble on Your Bike
Physical therapists often see cyclists with back pain and leg or knee pain. While we can get to the root of the problem and create a plan for recovery and to avoid recurrence, following these tips can help you avoid the pain altogether!
Lifting Routines Tailored for Your Life and Goals
Programming your lifting routine to match your goals and lifestyle is key to success. With no one-size-fits-all solution, it is crucial to consider factors like frequency, intensity, skill required, volume, rest, and medical history.
Ride Pain-Free: Expert Tips from a Bike Fit Physical Therapist
Transform your cycling experience by fine-tuning your technique, form and fit with these three simple tips from one of our certified Bike-Fit physical therapist, Tina Postrel. Say goodbye to discomfort and hello to peak performance this summer.
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!
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
Idaho Running Day FREE Pre-Race Seminars to Help Prepare You! We are excited to proudly sponsor Idaho Running Day on September 7th, a local 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, […]
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.
