Advance Physical Therapy

Advance Physical Therapy

Certified Postural Restoration Center · C2 Advanced Schroth Certified Scoliosis Therapists (BSPTS)

Certified Postural Restoration Center · C2 Advanced Schroth Certified Scoliosis Therapists (BSPTS)

  • Home
  • Blog
    • Library of Articles
  • Our Practice
    • About Our Practice
    • Postural Restoration
    • Staff
    • Testimonials
    • Take a Virtual Tour
  • Programs
    • Pediatric Rehabilitation
    • Personal Training with Beth Elder
    • Sports and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
    • Pre Op/Post Op Rehabilitation
    • PRI Foot Orthotics and Footwear
  • Scoliosis
    • FAQ: Schroth/Scoliosis Program
    • Scoliosis Resources
  • Classes
    • Postural Restoration Style Pilates
    • Walking Biomechanics
    • Running Biomechanics
  • Calendar
  • Payments
  • Patients and Providers
    • Patient Forms
    • Provider Forms
    • Insurance FAQ’s
    • Advance Physical Therapy Vaccination & Masking Policy
    • Privacy Practices Notice
    • No Surprises Act
  • Find Us

ChiRunning Workshop at Advance Physical Therapy

November 5, 2014 by Beth Elder

  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 →

Filed Under: classes, community events, Education, performance, Running, workshops Tagged With: achilles tendon, back pain, Beth Elder, chi running, chi walking, Knee pain, Running Injury

GET READY FOR THE TARHEEL 10 MILER

March 17, 2014 by Jean Massé

            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 →

Filed Under: blog, community events, Education, people, performance, Postural Restoration, Running Tagged With: achilles tendon, Matthew Harwood, plantar fascia, running, running clinic, Running Injury, running laurel hill, running pain, running performance, running program, running tips, Tarheel 10 Miler

New ChiRunning Workshop at Advance Physical Therapy

October 18, 2013 by Beth Elder

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 →

Filed Under: announcements, classes, community events, performance, Postural Restoration, Running, workshops Tagged With: chi running workshop, ChiRunning, Running Injury, running performance, running program

From One Runner (and Physical Therapist) to Another

September 23, 2013 by Jean Massé

                               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 →

Filed Under: Education, orthopaedic physical therapy, outreach, performance, Running, screens Tagged With: ankle pain, hip pain, ITB pain, Knee pain, Running Injury, running pain, running performance, running screen

Dear Santa…..All I want for Christmas are happy feet

December 21, 2012 by Jean Massé

Well Virginia, you are in luck.  The new Hruska Clinic Recommended Shoe List for 2013 has arrived! What kinds of shoes are there, and what is best for my foot type? Motion Control: good for flat feet Stability: good for medium/low arch feet (with PRI orthotics is some cases) Neutral: good for high arched feet… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: Education, Postural Restoration Tagged With: foot pain, running, Running Injury, shoe

Running Injuries: Injury Prevention Check-List

January 5, 2011 by Jean Massé

Running Injuries: Injury Prevention Check-List Before an airplane leaves the airport for its next destination, the pilot, ground crew and mechanics run through a check-list to identify how the plane is functioning and if there is any reason the plane should not take off. Running, whether for training for a goal race or as a… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Running Injury

Running injuries: Types, Causes and Prevention!

December 7, 2010 by Jean Massé

  Common Overuse Injuries in Running Patellofemoral pain syndrome Stress fractures Shin splints/Tibial stress syndrome Iliotibial band syndrome Adductor strains Hamstring strains Ankle sprain Plantar fasciitis Achiles tendon syndrome Patellar tendonitis Causes of Overuse Injuries Limited flexibility and range of motion Muscle strength imbalances Postural asymmetries Abnormal running biomechanics Training errors Old running shoes Irregular… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Running Injury

Top Ten Recommendations for Runners

April 26, 2010 by Jean Massé

These Recommendations are reproduced from the website of the Postural Restoration Institute to celebrate springtime Lori Thomsen, PT, PRC Hruska Clinic – Restorative Physical Therapy Services 1. Keep your hamstrings strong, especially on the left. (4 & 5) 2. Avoid overstretching your hamstrings (90o straight leg raise at the hip with the knee straight). Have… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: Postural Restoration Tagged With: Running Injury

Advance Physical Therapy is a physical therapist owned practice offering quality rehabilitation to clients in Chapel Hill, Durham, Carrboro, Pittsboro, Cary and surrounding areas of the Triangle in North Carolina.

Our therapists are highly experienced in traditional physical therapy techniques and have specialized expertise in a variety of areas including Postural Restoration, Manual Therapy, Counterstrain, Schroth based Scoliosis Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, Orthotics and Personal Training.

77 South Elliott Road · Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · (919) 932-7266 - Map It

Copyright © 2022 Advance Physical Therapy · All Rights Reserved · Website by Tomatillo Design