Ever heard the term Fear Avoidance? Have you ever had an injury and thought you should avoid all movement? Or even been fearful of movement? What is Fear Avoidance? The fear avoidance model describes how individuals develop and maintain chronic pain as a...
You’ve probably seen our posts and articles on The Natural Runner and transitioning to minimalist footwear. I was recently interviewed by Steven Sashen on The MOVEMENT Movement Podcast. It was a great experience! We talked about how to enjoy natural running in 8...
Surgery or Rehab- What leads to better outcomes? There are some surgeries that are unavoidable, ruptured appendixes, severe fractures, and organ transplants, to name a few. But many people struggle with the decision between whether to pursue surgery for their...
How do you reduce your risk of injury as you begin your CrossFit journey? CrossFit is an exercise regimen that has become increasingly popular around the world over the past 20 years. CrossFit bases their fitness program on “constantly varied functional...
Are you planning to have a knee replacement in the near future? Maybe you already have a date scheduled for surgery. Or maybe you are weighing the pros and cons to getting your knee replaced. Whatever your situation is, conservative treatment with physical therapy can...
Running helps improve cardiovascular health, burn calories, and relieve stress. However, running boasts one of the highest injury rates for novice or amateurs. The truth is that many runners are at risk of injury due to improper running form. In this article, we...
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