Our bodies are amazingly capable of compensating, allowing us to continue to move and function in our busy lives. Unfortunately, compensation often comes with a cost. The Sacroiliac joint (SI joint) is a common source of compensation and pain when movement elsewhere in the body becomes problematic. The most common issue I see in the… 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 →
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 →
Give your legs and feet some TLC this running season!
Training season has begun for me and many other area runners with spring races happening between March and June. The trick to training and running healthy is to not let these injuries linger. As a runner myself, I can attest to experiencing these issues. With the first 2 weeks of my pre-training season, (I started… Continue Reading →
