Combatting Low Back Pain In Tactical Professions
While low back pain is very common in the general population, it’s the most common injury suffered by tactical athletes. Police, sheriff, fire, EMS, and military all share common challenges in...
How Bad Is My Ankle Sprain?
Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries for athletes who cut, pivot, or run. Often referred to as "rolling an ankle," an inversion ankle sprain occurs when your ankle ligaments don’t...
I.T. Band – A Pain in the Knee For Runners
When peak training season arrives, knee pain is a common complaint for runners. The sharp knee pain from an I.T. band problem can be debilitating and limit your ability to complete long runs. ...
Breaststroke, Butterfly And Back Pain
Swimmers around the world are tuned in to watch the summer Olympics. We are inspired by the elite swimmers and often think of them as invincible. But, they struggle with pain too. Low back...
Piriformis Syndrome – Running Is a Pain in the Butt
We hear it all the time in our clinic, "running is causing this pain in my butt." If the side of your glutes is achy and possibly sending pain down the back of your thigh, you may be suffering...
My Flat Feet Hurt! How to deal with pain from PTTD
Posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is a diagnosis that refers to pain and problems with the tendon that crosses the inside of the ankle. This tendon is responsible for turning your...
Marathon Training With Knee Pain – Should I Stop?
by Savannah Meaike, DPT, RRCA certified running coach Training for a full or half marathon is challenging enough without knee pain. Add a knee injury and the decision of whether to push through...
Leaking Is Not A Mom’s Rite Of Passage
Mary Kleis, DPT, Cert-DN After childbirth, many of us are told, “Welcome to the club, you can expect to pee your pants now that you’re a mom!” Despite being common, bladder leaking and problems...
Is Achilles Pain Hurting Your Run?
by Garrison Jones, DPT, Cert. DN, CSCS If you've ever experienced Achilles tendon pain while running or training for a race, you know it's a frustrating issue. Pain in the lower calf or back of...
Should I Run With Heel Pain?
by Kayla Kramer, DPT, ATC, Cert. DN You're training for your upcoming race and everything is going great. Then, you start to feel heel pain after your training run. Over time, you notice heel...
