Ironhorse PT and Pilates, Inc.

Ironhorse PT and Pilates, Inc. We help people stay fit,active & mobile using our unique "whole-istic" approach so you can do the activities you love most (run,crossfit,triathlon,etc.)

We help people stay fit, active and mobile by offering highly personalized 1 on 1 services with a unique "whole-istic" approach so that you can participate in the activities you enjoy most (whether it’s run, crossfit, triathlon or playing with kids/grandkids). We “walk the talk” and understand the demands of your life and/or sport better than anybody else. We bridge the gap between rehab and fitness and take concepts from Pilates, Yoga, TRX, Kettlebells and Crossfit to help you achieve your goals.

02/04/2026

This one deserves a pause. 👏

When we first met K, it had been over a year since her knee surgery, and despite doing PT before, she was still struggling every single day.

❌ Pain with squats
❌ Pain going up & down stairs
❌ Needing the handrail just to get through daily life

Fast forward just a couple of months — with consistency, trust, and the right plan — and here she is 💥
➡️ Performing a pain-free rear-foot elevated split squat
➡️ Activating her outer hip to support better knee tracking
➡️ And hitting a HUGE milestone this week: a 12-inch step-up with ZERO knee pain and no hand support 🥹🔥

This wasn’t about “working harder.”
It was about working smarter.

✔️ Shockwave therapy
✔️ Hands-on care + scar & soft tissue work
✔️ Strategic taping
✔️ A structured, tailored exercise plan designed specifically for HER knee

And here’s the big takeaway ⬇️
Just because someone has had ACL or meniscus surgery doesn’t mean that surgery is the current source of pain. In K’s case, her symptoms were coming from kneecap tracking issues and compensation patterns that were never fully addressed.

That’s incredibly common — and not a failure on the patient’s part.

This exercise helped her, but it was chosen carefully and progressed intentionally. If you’re dealing with knee pain, take this as inspiration — not a DIY prescription.

K, we are SO proud of you. This is the result of showing up, trusting the process, and finishing the rehab story the right way. ❤️

01/30/2026

She’s an occupational therapist, a rockstar swimmer, and a triathlete 💪
And she’s been dealing with chronic shoulder pain for over a year.

After a fall on her arm, her shoulder never fully recovered — despite being strong, active, and highly educated about the body.

Here’s what was happening 👇
• Pain at rest
• Pain with specific arm movements
• Pain so bad it was waking her up at night
• And because she swims A LOT… the shoulder never truly got a break

This is a classic setup for chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy — especially in swimmers, triathletes, CrossFitters, lifters, tennis players, and throwers.


So what did we do?

👉 First: We didn’t guess.
We assessed which rotator cuff tendons were actually the problem (there are FOUR, and they don’t all behave the same).

👉 Second: We positioned her shoulder precisely to target the involved tendons.

👉 Third: We used focused shockwave therapy — not radial shockwave.

Here’s why that matters 👇
⚡ Focused shockwave sends energy deeper into tissue
⚡ The energy is concentrated to a specific point, instead of dispersing
⚡ This matters for rotator cuff tendons because they have poor blood supply and are notoriously slow to heal

The result?
✨ Immediate improvement in range of motion
✨ Movements that were painful when she walked in… pain-free
✨ And the changes held for days, not just minutes

You can literally see the surprise on her face in this video.

⚠️ Important note:
Shockwave isn’t a miracle.
This worked because it was paired with an accurate diagnosis and a bigger rehab plan — not because we “zapped” a random sore shoulder.

If you’re a:
🏊 Swimmer
🚴 Triathlete
🏋️ CrossFitter / lifter
🎾 Tennis player
⚾️ Thrower / pitcher

…and you’ve been living with chronic shoulder or rotator cuff pain, this is exactly the type of case we love solving.

📍 Chronic pain doesn’t mean broken.
📍 And it definitely doesn’t mean you have to stop training.

DM us “SHOULDER” or book a consult if you want to know which tendon is actually holding you back — and what to do about it next.

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Real patient. Real assessment. Real results.

01/26/2026

What actually makes you a strong, efficient, injury-resistant runner isn’t what most people think 👇

From yesterday’s sold-out Run Workshop, here’s a peek at what we covered ⬇️

👣 Foot & ankle mobility (yes—even bunions + big toe stiffness matter more than you think)
⚡ Tendon & muscle “spring” → free speed without extra effort
💪 Single-leg control & strength (feet/ankles, outer hips, quads > glutes & hammies for distance runners)
🌀 Pelvic rotation + trunk control for smoother, more efficient strides
🦾 Arm swing mechanics (your arms can help—or sabotage—your run)

💡 Big myth we busted:
For long-distance runners, you rely more on your quads, outer hips, and lower legs than your glutes & hamstrings.
(Sprinters? Different story 😉)

Also where you strike on your foot does NOT matter nearly as much as you think 🤯

This isn’t random “Instagram tips.”
This is biomechanics + clinical experience + real-world running, taught by:

✔️ A licensed Physical Therapist with 25+ years working with runners & triathletes
✔️ A certified run coach
✔️ A runner & triathlete who actually lives this stuff
✔️ Plus insights from Dr. Erin, an accomplished runner who teaches running biomechanics

We don’t guess.
We analyze, assess, and fix the root cause.

👉 Did you have FOMO?
This workshop sold out in just a couple of weeks, and the next one will too.

If you want first access to the next workshop or want help now:
📩 DM us your email to get on the waitlist
📞 Book a free phone consult
🏃‍♂️ Or schedule a Run Gait Analysis → link in bio

If you’re serious about running pain-free, faster, and longer…
Welcome to the Bulletproof Runner way. 🧠🔥





01/20/2026

She’s training for the Livermore Half Marathon and came to us early with plantar fasciitis.
The original knee pain is under control ✅
But as her mileage and training volume increased… new deficits started showing up 👀

👉 In this video, we’re testing big toe mobility + plantar fascia length using a simple toe-sit position.
Why this matters for runners ⬇️
• Your big toe needs to bend + be strong to absorb force
• Limited motion = more stress through the plantar fascia
• That stress adds up fast as mileage climbs

Before treatment:
⚠️ 8/10 pain & tightness
⚠️ Big toe knuckle couldn’t sit flat on the ground

After ONE session of:
✔️ Focused shockwave therapy (the gold standard for stubborn plantar fasciitis)
✔️ Cupping to the calf
✔️ Muscle re-education on the MOBO board

➡️ 50% pain reduction immediately

🚨 Two big takeaways:
1️⃣ Focused shockwave works — deeper pe*******on, clinically proven, and ideal for chronic plantar fasciitis
2️⃣ It’s NOT a standalone fix — it’s part of a complete rehab plan that includes mobility, strength, and running-specific progressions

And no…
❌ We did NOT shut her down from running
✅ We’re guiding her through symptoms, managing load, and keeping her on track so she doesn’t miss race day

Because great rehab isn’t about rest-only advice.
It’s about keeping runners running — safely, intelligently, and pain-free.

If you’re training for a race and starting to feel those foot or heel “warning signs,” don’t wait until they force you to stop.

💬 Comment RUN or DM us if you want help staying in the race instead of dropping out.

01/18/2026

This patient came to us 1 year after ACL surgery…
✔️ Still couldn’t squat without pain
✔️ Lunges were a no-go
✔️ Running felt impossible
✔️ His surgical leg was ~50% weaker than the other side

And yet… he was told everything looked “fine.”

Here’s the truth most people never hear:
Being cleared doesn’t mean your knee is actually ready.
And that applies whether you’ve had ACL surgery, meniscus surgery, or no surgery at all.

If your rehab stops before you can:
– Load a single leg confidently
– Control depth in a squat or lunge
– Tolerate impact
– Transition back toward running

…it’s no surprise your knee still hurts.

What you’re seeing here is the missing middle of knee rehab 👇
🔹 Progressive single-leg strength
🔹 Asymmetrical loading (because life and sport aren’t symmetrical)
🔹 Control + stability work on the Pilates reformer
🔹 Gradual progression from split squats → loaded lunges
🔹 Assisted return-to-run work to rebuild confidence and capacity

He went from pain with a shallow squat…
➡️ to strong, controlled lunges with load
➡️ and now we’re preparing him to run again — and eventually get back to skiing.

And yes — this is possible even a year (or more) after surgery.
It’s also possible if you’ve just been living with knee pain and avoiding movements you should be able to do.

If squats, lunges, or running still feel off —
Don’t give up. Get a better plan.

💬 Comment “KNEE” or DM us if this sounds like your story.

01/12/2026

Chronic Achilles or heel pain pain doesn’t automatically mean you have to stop running — but it does mean you need the right approach.

In this video, our lead PT & certified run coach at Ironhorse PT & Pilates demonstrates a simple ankle mobility test before and after a focused shockwave therapy session.

👉 The test checks how well the ankle can bend forward while keeping the heel flat on the ground.
This movement is often stiff and uncomfortable for people with insertional Achilles pain — especially after running.

Before treatment:
• Limited ankle movement
• About a 4/10 discomfort after back-to-back runs
• A movement that usually feels worse with stretching

After just a few minutes of focused shockwave:
• The ankle bends more easily
• The knee can reach the wall without the heel lifting
• Discomfort drops to about 1–2/10
• No flare-up afterward (which is common with stretching alone)

Shockwave therapy helps stimulate blood flow, break up stubborn scar tissue, and support healing in hard-to-heal areas like the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia. This isn’t a magical cure because it’s still important to execute a progressive tendon loading program, but this has significantly reduced her pain while improving the healing time for the tendon. The results have been much better than just doing PT alone 💥

This is why Ironhorse PT & Pilates is excited to offer this cutting-edge treatment for runners, CrossFitters, Hyrox athletes, and active adults who want to keep training — not shut it down.

👇 Shockwave Open House Coming Soon
Comment “SHOCKWAVE” or DM your email to get on the priority list when dates are announced.

Run pain-free. Train smarter. Heal at the root.





01/07/2026

This is Dr. Kate doing a seated pigeon stretch BEFORE ➡️ AFTER focused shockwave therapy.
Same stretch. Same body. Very different result.

After her second baby, Kate had been dealing with nagging SI joint + hip pain that would bug her all day. That deep, annoying postpartum ache that just won’t quit? Yep—that one.

During team training with Dr. Taylor, we treated her with our NEW focused shockwave 👇
✨ NOT radial shockwave
✨ Penetrates deeper into tendons + joints
✨ Targets the root cause, not just symptoms

👉 The result?
Immediate improvement in her low back, SI joint, AND hip mobility—literally within minutes.

Here’s the important part ⬇️
Shockwave isn’t magic on its own.
Best results = focused shockwave + skilled physical therapy + the right exercises.

Most people need 3–6 sessions to get lasting relief and tissue healing—especially for:
• Postpartum hip or SI pain
• Chronic low back pain
• Tendon issues that “never fully healed”
• Athletes stuck in the pain → flare-up cycle

💡 This is how we help busy, active humans (and moms) move better, hurt less, and actually stay better.

Curious if this could help your hip, back, or pelvic pain?
📲 DM us “SHOCKWAVE” or book a consult—your body will thank you.

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from the Ironhorse crew! 🎉

Is this photo 100% accurate?
Nope. 😂
Is it emotionally accurate? Absolutely.

Getting all of us in the same room, standing still, smiling at the same time is basically like herding cats… so we let AI take a crack at it. Close enough, right?

What is real:
✔️ Our passion for helping you move better
✔️ Our commitment to doing things differently
✔️ Our excitement for what’s coming next

2026 is all about leveling up — stronger bodies, smarter rehab, better performance, and some very cool things we can’t wait to share.

Thanks for trusting us with your body. Let’s make this your strongest year yet. 💪✨

12/30/2025

Running more but not getting faster — or dealing with the same nagging aches & pains? 🤕

Speed, efficiency, and durability don’t come from mileage alone.

That’s exactly what we break down in our Bulletproof Runner Workshop — how to run 🏃‍♂️ stronger, faster, and with less wear and tear.

Training for HYROX?
Nearly 60% of the race is running, and it’s where most athletes can shave the most time.

👟 Limited spots
👉 Link in bio
Early bird 🐦 registration expires on 12/31 & then prices go up ⬆️

Train Smart. Run Fast. Be Bulletproof.

🏃🏻‍♂️

12/20/2025

This is a positive “Thomas test” ⬆️
And for runners + cyclists, it’s a BIG deal.

👉 Before: His thigh couldn’t even reach the table
👉 After: Full contact with the table = improved hip + quad mobility

This runner came in with hip stiffness + knee pain, but the root cause wasn’t just his knee.

Here’s what most runners miss ⬇️
🔹 Tight hip flexors & quads can overload the knee
🔹 The knee is often the victim, not the problem
🔹 Treating only where it hurts = temporary relief

To get this change, we didn’t just stretch his hip.
We treated the whole system:
✔️ Spine mobility
✔️ Hip + quad restrictions
✔️ Foot & ankle mechanics
✔️ How his body loads during running & cycling

Because running is a full-body sport.
And if one link is stiff, another pays the price.

💡 If you’re a runner or cyclist dealing with:
• Knee pain
• Hip stiffness
• Feeling “locked up” after runs
• Recurring injuries despite PT

👉 You don’t need more foam rolling.
👉 You need root-cause rehab.

Run pain-free. Move better. Stay in the game.

📍DM us “RUN” to find out if a full-body runner’s assessment is right for you.

12/05/2025

Her first marathon didn’t go the way she hoped.
She trained hard, pushed through knee pain, and crossed the finish line — but at a cost. The recovery was rough, the pain lingered, and she told herself, “Maybe I’m just not built for this.”

But she didn’t quit.
She walked into our clinic determined to run 🏃‍♀️ again… just without the setback cycle.

Together we rebuilt everything from the ground up:
✔️ Strength she’d never trained before
✔️ Power + stability that her body had been missing
✔️ New movement patterns
✔️ Data-driven guidance on how to train smarter — not harder

Her second marathon?
A completely different experience.
Stronger. More confident. Way less pain.
That race proved what she was capable of when her body was supported the right way.

And now she’s training for a half marathon…
💥 with the MOST consistent running she’s had in YEARS.
💥 without injuries derailing her.
💥 while working full-time as a nurse.

This is what happens when you stop guessing, stop pushing through pain, and start training with intention.

If you’re stuck in the “train → get injured → rest → repeat” cycle…
You don’t need more miles.
You need a smarter plan and a team who understands runners. We have a team of Doctors of PT who are run experts, certified run coaches and they run also! 🤯

DM RUN and let’s help you get back to consistent, confident, pain-free running.

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