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Running is a high-impact activity that requires strength, mobility, and proper mechanics to help prevent the occurrence of injuries and improve performance. While many runners focus solely on mileage, incorporating strength and mobility exercises into your routine can help enhance endurance, efficiency, and your resilience. At Rebound Performance PT , we specialize in helping runners stay strong, mobile, and injury-free. Below, we share the best physical therapist-approved strength and mobility exercises tailored for runners.

Nagging injuries present numerous challenges for active adults and athletes, as they can significantly impact their daily lives and athletic performance. The persistent pain these injuries cause often leads to frustration and de-training. To overcome these challenges, it is crucial to adopt the right approach to recovery, one that not only helps individuals conquer their nagging injuries, but also empowers them with the knowledge to maintain an active lifestyle. In part 1 of this series, we will first address strategies to decrease the likelihood of nagging injuries from occurring. In the next article, we will offer guidance on how to manage your own pain in a step-by-step approach.

CrossFit is a popular fitness program that involves high-intensity functional movements. As performance physical therapists, we have seen many CrossFit athletes suffer from muscle strains, shoulder dysfunction, patellofemoral and low back pain. Most of the time these injuries are caused from inefficient movement patterns, increased acute or chronic workload or technical error. Rarely are we seeing injuries in CrossFit where athletes can determine it was “one workout” where they suffered an injury. Today, we are going to outline the top 5 strategies for CrossFitters of all levels to stay pain-free.