If you are reading this, there’s a good chance you or your child has scoliosis. I’m going to guess you have a pretty good sense of what scoliosis is. The most frustrating part for you might be trying to figure out what to do about it. Your MD may have said, “Come back in 4-6… Continue Reading →
The Importance of Arm Swing During Walking and Running
Arm swing is becoming a forgotten part of walking. We live in an era of cell phones, groceries, strollers, large purses and any number of other growing encumbrances. The ability to swing our arms freely is being lost. We forget that as mammals who happen to be up on two legs that our arms continue… Continue Reading →
Giving a Gift of Wellness and Fitness
As you think about the perfect gift or ponder your own goals for the new year, remember wellness and fitness. Our highly specialized one on one personal training, one on one Pilates Reformer training (by a certified Pilates Reformer instructor), group Pilates class, Tai Chi classes, ChiWalking or ChiRunning workshops run regularly at Advance Physical… Continue Reading →
Are High Arches Giving You Knee Pain?
Here is an image of a person with knee pain in her athletic footwear: I am likely to find knee pain in this body because of the “attitude” depicted above at the feet. When the feet and shoes roll outward, weight is no longer distributed evenly through the whole foot as intended at rest. This… Continue Reading →
ChiRunning Workshop at Advance Physical Therapy
Do you want to run as you were born to run – injury-free and effortlessly? ChiRunning is the most exciting running instruction available. Runners get injured because of being tense, running upright, and leading with their legs. ChiRunning accomplishes injury prevention and energy efficiency by teaching you how to run aligned, relax your body,… Continue Reading →
New Chi Walking Class
June ChiWalking workshop on the following dates & times: Dates: Thursdays (June 5 & 12) Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm Welcome all! The workshop is a lot of fun. See below for more workshop details. ChiWalking Workshop Instructor: Beth Elder Walk effortlessly and injury-free by learning how to walk biomechanically. Attend the ChiWalking workshop I… Continue Reading →
GET READY FOR THE TARHEEL 10 MILER
Race day for this year’s Tar Heel 10 Miler is just around the corner on April 26th! Matthew Harwood, PT, DPT, OCS from Advance Physical Therapy shares his thoughts about efficient running form and running Laurel Hill! The Tar Heel 10 Miler is a fun and challenging race for runners. I have noticed a… Continue Reading →
Hi Runners – New ChiRunning Workshop
You are welcome to participate in the upcoming ChiRunning workshop. Dates & times are: Dates: Saturdays (May 10 & 31st) Time: 10:00 – 11:30 See below for more workshop details. Have fun running forever, Beth ChiRunning Workshop Instructor: Beth Elder Do you want to run as you were born to run – injury-free and… Continue Reading →
New ChiRunning Workshop at Advance Physical Therapy
ChiRunning workshop Dates: Saturdays (Nov. 23 & Dec. 7) Time: 1:30 – 3:00 See below for more workshop details. Hope you can attend, Beth ChiRunning Workshop Instructor: Beth Elder Do you want to run as you were born to run – injury-free and effortlessly? Then come to the Small Group ChiRunning workshop I am offering. ChiRunning… Continue Reading →
From One Runner (and Physical Therapist) to Another
I have been using Fleet Feet Sports in Carrborro as resource for my physical therapy clients and for myself since moving to the area 3 years ago. So when I got the chance to perform injury screenings for their community of walkers and runners this past month I jumped at the chance. This… Continue Reading →