Movement, recovery, and everything in between
Expert insights on physical therapy, injury prevention, and wellness written by Dr. Dana LaPeze, DPT, OCS, CSCS, PCES.
Should Runners Be Strength Training?
Should you strength train as a runner? Short answer: Yes. Long answer: If you want to stay healthy, run faster, and keep doing this long term, it's one of the…
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Common Myths About Exercise During Pregnancy and the Truth Behind Them
Myth 1: "Exercise is dangerous and increases the risk of miscarriage" The Truth: Research consistently shows that moderate exercise does NOT increase…
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Why R.I.C.E. Is Out: What Actually Helps Injuries Heal
If you've ever sprained an ankle, tweaked your knee, or strained a muscle, you've probably been told to do one thing: R.I.C.E. Rest. Ice. Compression.…
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Unlock Your Full Potential in Athletic Performance: Key Mobility for Fitness Athletes
When it comes to compound lifts like squats and overhead presses, mobility isn't just a nicetohave. It's essential for performance and injury prevention. Today…
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Why Does My Low Back Pain Keep Coming Back?
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, and for many, it's not just a onetime issue. If your back pain seems to go away only…
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Is "Bad Posture" Really the Sole Cause of Your Pain?
We've all heard or even said this before: "Your pain is because of your bad posture." While posture certainly plays a role in our overall physical wellbeing,…
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Better Sleep = Less Pain: How Poor Sleep Is Affecting Your Recovery
One benefit as an out of network physical therapist is that we are not confined by the limitations of insurance companies as to what we can and can't address…
Read moreHow to Train Smarter in 2026
January typically comes with new goals, resolutions, fitness programs, heavier lifts, more classes, more volume. But as a physical therapist, I wanted to talk…
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Why Quick Fixes Don't Fix the Problem: Why You Need to Get to the Root Cause
I had a patient tell me this story recently, and his story is one I hear WAY too often about experiences in the healthcare field. He came to see me for heel…
Read moreThe Importance of a Good Warm-Up
When it comes to reducing injury risk and performing your best, your warmup could be the most important part of your workout. I see so many people walk into…
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The Mental Side of Physical Therapy
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and as a physical therapist, I've come to fully appreciate how much the "therapist" in my title truly matters. Yes, we…
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5 Simple, Effective Exercises for (Almost) Every Pregnant Woman
Pregnancy is such a beautiful season of life, but it can also feel uncomfortable, confusing, and physically demanding at times. Your body is changing, and…
Read more3 Signs You Should See a Physical Therapist (Instead of Just Waiting It Out)
I hope you've been enjoying some of this warmer weather lately It's always nice to feel like we're coming out of the winter slump a bit. With people getting…
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