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You don’t always need to stop running when something hurts.One of the biggest fears runners have is:“If I’m injured, I n...
03/25/2026

You don’t always need to stop running when something hurts.

One of the biggest fears runners have is:
“If I’m injured, I need to completely shut it down.”

But most running injuries aren’t caused by a single event.
They happen when training load exceeds what your body can currently handle.

And here’s the key:
If you completely stop, your capacity drops too.

So when you return, you’re often right back in the same cycle.

In many cases, the better approach is to modify—not eliminate—running:
Adjust volume, intensity, and frequency while building strength and resilience alongside it.

Now—this doesn’t mean you should push through anything.
There are times where rest is the right call.

But more often than not, there’s a smarter way to keep you moving forward.

If you’re dealing with a running injury and not sure what to do—
I’ll help you figure out how to keep training without making it worse.
Head to my website www.factorphysio.com to schedule an assessment today!

03/24/2026

Most injuries don’t come from one bad workout.
They build over time — from small limitations you don’t even know are there.

That’s exactly what this is 👇

This is a Movement Physical — a full-body assessment of how your body moves, produces strength, and handles load.

We look at:
• mobility
• strength
• balance
• movement quality

So instead of guessing, you actually know what your body needs.

🧠 Identify limitations early
💪 Build a targeted plan
📊 Track progress over time

Because the goal isn’t just to feel good now —
it’s to stay strong, capable, and active for years to come.

📅 Movement Physicals are now booking
🔗 Schedule yours at factorphysio.com

⚠️ Limited availability each month to ensure thorough testing and reporting

You can do everything “right” and still feel stuck.Training hard isn’t the issue for most people I work with.It’s recove...
03/23/2026

You can do everything “right” and still feel stuck.

Training hard isn’t the issue for most people I work with.

It’s recovery.

Your body doesn’t get stronger during workouts.
It gets stronger when it adapts after them.

If you’re constantly sore, plateaued, or dealing with recurring injuries…

It may not be a training problem.
It may be a recovery problem.

This is the final piece of the March Movement Reset:

Strength → Mobility → Control → Recovery

When all four are in place, that’s when things start to click.

If you’re not sure what your limiting factor is, I can help you figure it out.

03/20/2026

Hot take: you can’t treat runners without looking at how they run.

You wouldn’t coach a lift without watching the movement.

Running is no different.

If someone is dealing with recurring injuries and we never assess their mechanics, we’re guessing at part of the problem.

Form isn’t everything.

But ignoring it entirely?
That’s a miss.

You were told you have a tear… so now what?🤔
One of the most common things I hear is:
“My MRI showed a tear—do I need su...
03/18/2026

You were told you have a tear… so now what?
🤔
One of the most common things I hear is:
“My MRI showed a tear—do I need surgery?”
And the answer is: not always.
Research consistently shows that many people have rotator cuff or meniscus tears without pain.
Your body is adaptable.
Pain is multifactorial.
And imaging is just one piece of the puzzle. In many cases, building strength, improving movement, and gradually increasing load can get you back to doing what you love—without surgery. That said, surgery does have its place. But it should be a thoughtful decision, not an automatic one.

If you’ve been told you need surgery and want to explore your options first—
Let’s take a look at the full picture.
Email sarabeth@factorphysio.com to get started!

03/17/2026

Check out some of the highlights that the InBody tests!

Strength and mobility are important foundations for movement.But they are not the whole story.The missing piece I often ...
03/17/2026

Strength and mobility are important foundations for movement.
But they are not the whole story.
The missing piece I often see in runners and active adults is control.
Your body needs to coordinate strength and mobility during real movement — especially during single-leg activities like walking, running, and changing direction.
Without stability, small movement errors repeat thousands of times and can eventually lead to injury.
This is why exercises like single-leg training, balance work, and controlled tempo movements are so valuable.
They teach your body how to manage force and maintain alignment.
Next week we’ll finish the March Movement Reset with something just as important as training: recovery and adaptation.

03/13/2026

Hot take: I’m not anti-GLP-1.

For many people, these medications can be a powerful tool to help reduce appetite and start building better nutrition habits.

But here’s the part that doesn’t get talked about enough…

Large calorie deficits can lead to significant muscle loss if strength training and body composition aren’t monitored.

Muscle isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s critical for metabolism, strength, and long-term health.

If GLP-1s are part of the plan, protecting muscle should be part of the plan too.

Ya gotta be challenged while at PT to make real changes!
03/12/2026

Ya gotta be challenged while at PT to make real changes!

One of the most common things I hear from runners and active adults is:“I figured I should just rest until it goes away....
03/11/2026

One of the most common things I hear from runners and active adults is:

“I figured I should just rest until it goes away.”

And sometimes a short break does help calm symptoms.

But pain often decreases before the body is actually ready for full activity again.

If you rest until it feels better and then jump straight back into normal training, the underlying capacity often hasn’t changed — and symptoms return.

Most overuse injuries happen when load exceeds capacity.

So rehab usually isn’t just about removing load.
It’s about rebuilding tolerance through progressive strengthening and gradual return to activity.

Pain calming down is progress.

But long-term recovery usually requires building the body back up, not just waiting.

03/10/2026

For athletes and active adults, body composition often matters more than body weight.

The InBody helps us look at things like:

✔ Muscle mass
✔ Body fat percentage
✔ Muscle balance between limbs
✔ Changes over time

Those metrics help guide smarter training and recovery decisions.

Because progress isn’t just about weighing less — it’s about building a stronger, healthier body.

Have you ever had a body scan before?

Most people think they need more stretching.But the real issue is often mobility.Flexibility is passive range of motion....
03/09/2026

Most people think they need more stretching.
But the real issue is often mobility.

Flexibility is passive range of motion.

Mobility is your ability to control that range of motion.

That difference matters more than most people realize.

When joints lack mobility, the body compensates:
• Ankles → knees take more stress
• Hips → low back works harder
• Thoracic spine → shoulders suffer

Stretching alone usually isn’t enough.

True mobility requires strength, control, and movement through full ranges.

This is why mobility work is a major part of how we keep runners and athletes healthy.

If you’re unsure where your mobility limitations are coming from, that’s exactly what we evaluate in a movement assessment at Factor Physio.

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