As a physical therapist dedicated to helping my clients achieve optimal health and wellness, I’m thrilled to introduce you to one of our local partners, Shelby’s Pilates, located in Salado, TX. Having a local partner like Shelby offers my patients a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation and fitness, seamlessly blending the transition from physical therapy to returning to fitness classes and exercise. Feel free to watch our video interview with Shelby and read more about her studio below! Shelby’s Journey: From Scoliosis to Studio Owner Behind Shelby’s Pilates stands a remarkable individua ..read more

What’s more frustrating than encountering outer knee pain when squatting? Explore this guide to understand the causes, diagnoses, and effective treatments for knee pain during squats. For every fitness athlete, achieving optimal performance in squats is a critical milestone. Yet, nothing is more discouraging than experiencing lateral knee pain while attempting this fundamental exercise. Don’t let this setback hold you back any longer! In this post, we will delve into the possible causes, diagnoses, and effective treatment techniques to overcome knee pain during squats, empowering you to take ..read more

Are you looking for a new adventure in the great outdoors? Or maybe you want to switch up your daily running scene? If you’re in the Central Texas area, we’ve got you covered with a list of some of the best hiking and running trails. From scenic views to challenging terrain, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a beginner runner, these top 10 trails will take you on a journey through some of the most beautiful, practical, and exciting paths central Texas has to offer. Dana Peak Park Located in Harker Heights, Dana Peak Park is a hidden gem that’s an easy drive f ..read more

As a physical therapist, many of my patients are runners. From assessing injuries to helping clients get back on their feet, part of the process is being knowledgeable about the types of equipment and shoewear that are available and how it affects an athlete’s performance. In this post, I share my top five recommended running shoes based on my experience treating runners, those who want to stay active in their recovery process, and those looking for injury prevention. How to Pick the Right Running Shoe A good running shoe can make a huge difference in your performance, comfort, and injury pr ..read more

Needing a new gym in Temple, TX? We love sending our patients to Truecore Fitness for the wide variety of classes and offerings following an injury. When physical therapy patients are recovering from an injury and want to regain their fitness, it’s essential that they find a great fit in a local gym that’s going to meet their needs while also collaborating with the individual to safely and productively meet their goals. With so many gym options available, it can be difficult to find what truly works for a recovering individual. Truecore Fitness: Now in Temple & Georgetown Often I recomme ..read more

Are you tired of that literal pain in your butt? Learn how physical therapy helped solved Stephanie’s SI joint pain and how her story can help you recover! What is SI Joint Pain? While everyone has a different story about back pain, mostly everyone can agree that it sucks and is something you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy – especially when the pain is in your sacroiliac joint (also called the SI joint). If you haven’t experienced this pain before, it can cause a variety of symptoms, including deep, achy pains with movements like forward bending and rotation. Sometimes even extension can ..read more

Are you tired of having low back pain following deadlifts? There can be a variety of reasons for low back pain after a deadlift day, but one of the reasons can be attributed to a lack of hamstring mobility. Tired of Low Back Pain with Deadlifts? SIgn up for a Free Consultation Here! Now, this doesn’t mean that you need to go off and start holding a hamstring stretch all the time or even before your lifting sessions. You won’t get too far that way. In fact, there are many studies that illustrate how static stretching isn’t even optimal for improving flexibility. Instead, a well designed lif ..read more

Plantar Fasciitis is one of those injuries that nobody wishes on their worst enemy. Waking up first thing in the morning and being reminded of the pain in your heel is a sure-fire way to ruin your mood for the day. Having that reminder that your foot is painful and keeping you from your runs or hikes can be demoralizing. Another frustrating thing about Plantar Fasciitis is that there are some conflicting theories about how to fix it. You’ll have one group of people saying that you should use this brand name orthotic or you must only wear Hokas. Then, you have the other group who says to never ..read more

Have you ever woke up in the morning with a crick in your neck that won’t seem to go away? Maybe you were doing an exercise like pullups or an overhead press and felt a pain the next day that just didn’t seem to go away? Well, if that’s you, its probably been at least 3 weeks and you’re now starting to think, what did I do to my neck that I am still having this pain? Let me first assure you that it’s not because you’re getting older. This type of injury happens to people regardless of their age. I’ve seen this injury in 24 year olds just as often as I have seen it in 55 year olds. As with all ..read more

Are you tired of waking up everyday feeling stiff? How many times a day are you having to tell your kids that, “I’m getting too old for this sh*t”? Would you take 10 minutes out of your day if it could kick start your body into feeling like a well-oiled machine compared to an old rust bucket? Look I get it, our bodies don’t often work like we want them to when we age, but the change doesn’t have to be a drastic fall into despair. Taking tiny actions each day can help fight off father time and prove to your peers or your kids that you can still whoop their butt from time to time. Most peop ..read more