Tips & Techniques

What's a Niggle?

Megan Sloan • September 11, 2024

Let's face it, runners are odd ducks. We wake up early to log more miles than most of our counterparts may see on their feet...

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Dry Needling FAQ

April Flood • September 6, 2024

What is dry needling?Dry needling is a method of using a small needle to reach a muscle that has been found to contribute to your...

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Injury Prevention Tips for Runners: Keep Running Strong All Summer Long

Megan Long • August 15, 2024

Running is an excellent way to stay fit, clear your mind, and enjoy the outdoors. However, with the hot and humid summer days upon us,...

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Pickleball Injuries

Lauren Goebel • July 15, 2024

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports, attracting players of all ages. With this surge in popularity, I'm seeing more injuries as a physical therapist....

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Why Consistent Strength Training Should be Your Main Focus as a Runner

Denise Smith • April 23, 2024

A former intern of ours, Kelly Carpenter, and now a rockstar D1 college runner (and future physical therapist!) wrote a blog for us about regular...

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Understanding Achilles Tendonitis

Denise Smith • April 1, 2024

Achilles tendonitis can be a big pain and interrupt your training.  If this is something you experienced last year during your marathon training, then you...

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Finding Your Balance: A Runner's Guide to Injury Prevention

Megan Long • March 12, 2024

Hey Runners!  In today's blog, we take a look into a crucial aspect often overlooked by many runners – balance. If I were to ask...

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Knee Pain and Running Shoes

Denise Smith • December 15, 2023

Recently I was interviewed to give my thoughts and expertise on how running shoes affect knee pain.  I looked at these questions through the lens of...

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Prairie Ridge Cross Country Camp - Everything BUT Running Camp

Denise Smith • June 4, 2023

High school summer running programs have one goal: to prepare the runner for the cross-country season.  Most coaches focus solely on running - but Coach...

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Running...The Journey and The Destination

Jill Ernst • January 9, 2023

My name is Ryan Mains.  I’m a Dad, husband, medically retired firefighter/paramedic, Operation Iraqi Freedom vet, PTSD survivor, and recovering ultrarunner. I am most definitely not...

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Tips Going Into Marathon Taper

Megan Sloan • December 5, 2022

  Allow your body the rest it DESERVES The best way to get to the start line as rested as possible is to be true...

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