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Stretching has been a go-to recommendation for injury prevention for a long time.But the research doesn’t consistently s...
04/22/2026

Stretching has been a go-to recommendation for injury prevention for a long time.

But the research doesn’t consistently support it as an effective way to reduce injury risk.

That doesn’t mean stretching is bad.

It can help with mobility and reduce the feeling of stiffness.

But the vast majority of injuries are not caused just by a lack of flexibility.

If the goal is to stay healthy and keep training, the focus should shift toward:
• building strength
• improving load tolerance
• and progressing training appropriately

Stretching can be part of the routine.

It just shouldn’t be the foundation.

04/19/2026

It’s that time of year!! weekend!

And it’s also time for what may be my most controversial Hot take yet: the gap between men’s and women’s Boston qualifying times is bigger than it should be.

This isn’t about taking anything away from anyone who qualifies — earning a BQ is a huge accomplishment, no matter the standard.

But if the goal of qualifying times is to reflect comparable levels of performance and keep the race competitive, it’s fair to ask:

Do the current standards actually line up? Women are getting faster and faster, and as participation grows and the depth of the field changes, those standards may need to evolve too.

What are your thoughts??

Heel striking has become one of the most overblamed things in running.But it’s not as simple as “heel strike = injury.”M...
04/17/2026

Heel striking has become one of the most overblamed things in running.

But it’s not as simple as “heel strike = injury.”

Many runners heel strike — including many high-level athletes — and research doesn’t consistently show higher injury rates because of it.

What matters more is:
• how you train
• how you progress stress on the body
• and whether your body has the capacity to handle it

Form matters.

But it’s about how forces are managed, not just where your foot lands.
Contact me for a gait analysis today!

04/16/2026

Are you hip flexors always feeling sore or tight? Here’s how to tell if what you’re feeling is true tightness or just weakness.

You don’t need more workouts.You need better ones.Most people aren’t missing motivation.
They’re missing:✔ Enough challe...
04/14/2026

You don’t need more workouts.
You need better ones.
Most people aren’t missing motivation.
They’re missing:
✔ Enough challenge
✔ Progression
✔ Consistency
Fix that, and your strength training actually starts working.

“Running is bad for your knees.”This is one of the most common myths I hear — and one that keeps people from doing somet...
04/08/2026

“Running is bad for your knees.”
This is one of the most common myths I hear — and one that keeps people from doing something that’s actually great for their health.
The reality:
Running, when progressed appropriately, is not associated with higher rates of knee arthritis — and may even be protective.
Your joints aren’t just structures that “wear out.”
They adapt to the loads you place on them.
What matters more is:
• how you train
• how you progress
• and whether your body has the capacity to handle it
Strong, well-loaded joints tend to be healthier joints.

04/07/2026

Want a short, but effective, strength workout? Try this band workout! This is great for when you’re traveling, to use as a pre-run warmup, or just if you’re tight on time.

04/06/2026

Is your PT using a Theragun on you as part of your “treatment”? If so, FIND A NEW PT! This is lazy, unskilled, and a waste of time. Go find a practitioner who truly cares about solving your problem.

One of my biggest pet peeves is when practitioners tell patients to foam roll to “break up scar tissue or adhesions”. Fo...
04/03/2026

One of my biggest pet peeves is when practitioners tell patients to foam roll to “break up scar tissue or adhesions”.

Foam rolling can feel great.

It can decrease tightness and improve mobility in the short term.

But it’s not breaking up scar tissue.

Most of what you’re feeling is a change in your nervous system, not a structural change in the muscle.

That’s why the effect is temporary.

If you want lasting change, the focus should shift to:
• building strength
• improving load tolerance
• and progressing training appropriately

Foam rolling can support that process.

It just shouldn’t be the main strategy.

03/31/2026

It’s that time of year! Weather is warming up and miles are getting longer. With that, I inevitably see an increase in cases of shin splints in my clinic. Most often, this is a result of weakness in the foot/ankle and too much loading with the increased miles. If you’ve ever had shin splints, try these exercises!

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

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