Valley Physical Therapy and Sports Performance

11/20/2025

This week’s technique of the week is the single leg trunk rotation exercise. This technique is a great way to improve foot and ankle stability during trunk rotation which is an essential part of walking and running. Give this a shot and see how well you can do this exercise. If you’re having a lot of difficulty with it, give us a call and we’ll develop a program to build your foot and ankle stability.

11/18/2025

What are stupid feet? Stupid feet refers to feet that have trouble sensing the floor and where they are in space. One of the most important things we do in building a rehab program is make sure you’re in the right shoes and that you can sense the floor. If you can’t sense the floor, higher level functional exercises won’t be effective like they should be. Stop letting an issue like this derail your program and contact us to find out how you can address this problem!

11/14/2025

Good luck to all the Harrisonburg Runners competing this weekend. Bridgewater College Cross Country will be at their regional meet in Salem, VA; and will be at Every Woman’s Marathon in Scottsdale, AZ; and tons of Excel Rocktown Runners will be at the Richmond Marathon/Half Marathon including: just to name a few. Let’s take a moment to wish these athletes good luck and show them all the support they have back at home!

11/13/2025

Check out this week's technique of the week: the box step up with march! Better yet, work this into your weekly exercise routine!

The step up with march exercise is a great exercise for improving quadriceps and glute strength as well as single limb stability. It's an effective exercise ...

11/13/2025

The technique of the week is the step up with a march. This is a great exercise for improving glute and quadriceps recruitment during the push off phase of gait. It’s also a great exercises for strengthening these muscles and improving single leg stability. Give it a shot and DM us with questions or tap the link in the bio to schedule a free discovery visit or call.

11/11/2025

We’re glad we were able to meet your needs and help get you to the start line healthy. Thank you for sharing your kind words and thank you for the opportunity to work with you!

10/28/2025

This week’s technique of the week is the Postural Restoration Institute Left Side Lying IO/TA with Left Adductor and Right Glute Max. The purpose of this exercise is to recruit the abdominal and adductor muscles on the left to better shift weight onto this side. It’s also an effective way to recruit your right glute max to improve the right swing phase of gait. Check out the video! Want to know if this exercise would be beneficial for you? Send us a DM or schedule a free consult by following the link in the bio.

10/28/2025

Thanks for the kind words and thank you for letting us be a part of your running journey!

10/21/2025

Do you have hip pain? Come see us and we'll help you correct the problem to make a lasting change in your symptoms. In the meantime, watch this video to learn why you're having pain and how you can sleep with less pain!

Is lateral (outside) hip pain waking you up or keeping you awake? If so you need physical therapy, but in the meantime, you should learn how to position your...

10/20/2025

Check out the technique of the week, the Postural Restoration Institute 90-90 Hip Lift. This exercise is great for restoring a neutral pelvic position (putting the hips back in place), for recruiting hamstrings, and promoting proper upright posture, just to name a few. If you have any of these issues give it a shot. To learn more about the technique or to find out how we can help you send us a DM or schedule a free discovery visit by clicking the link in the bio.

10/14/2025

What is a hip shift, how does it relate to walking or running, and should I include exercises with a hip shift in my program? Watch the video to find out. If you want to know if you’re shifting properly, schedule a discovery visit and we’ll evaluate this and other important movements throughout your hips and pelvis.