Iron Horse PT and Performance

09/26/2025

Preparing for the Upcoming Ski Season

This year, we want you to prepare your body better than ever before for the upcoming snow riding season. Check out the line up of class and individual snow sports prehab and events.

Ski Conditioning Group Class

In addition to our individual and partner intensive series, we are teaming up with the Alpine Training Project (ATP) to host an in person ski conditioning series. There is rigor behind this program. It is based upon the best injury risk reduction evidence available. And all ATP instructors must be certified and be physical therapists. Kathryn and I are certified ATP instructors and will serve as your guides through the in-person training. In addition to the in person training, there is an online component you have access to for 6 months to boost or maintain your fitness. There are uphill athlete and downhill athlete specific training paths as part of the online training.

ATP in person classes will be taught starting 10/15/25 and continue for 6 weeks on Wednesdays at 7pm. The price is $230 for the in person class and access to online content for 6 months. This will fill up FAST since we are only doing 1 offering. Here is the link to sign up (https://alpinetrainingproject.com/join/iron-horse-pt-wednesdays-erik-bies-pt/) . You can also visit alpinetrainingproject.com (http://www.alpinetrainingproject.com) for more details and click on in-person classes.

Individual or Partner Snow Sports Prehab

For those of you that want a more individualized approach to ski and snowboard conditioning, I will continue to offer the original 6 session intensive, 1-on-1 or 2-on-1, program. In the first session, we evaluate for the modifiable risk factors that are associated with ACL (knee) injury. We build your home and/or gym program together from there, and the visits can be spaced out as needed to allow you to adapt appropriately. This series is $1200 for individuals and $1600 for partner sessions. Email me or call to set it up! [email protected] or 425-292-3351.

ACL Injury Risk Reduction Blog Post

Back in 2022, I posted about the modifiable factors related to ACL injuries and skiing. Check it out https://ironhorseptandperformance.com/knee-injury-prevention-for-skiers/.

Workshop

There will be a free educational workshop on ACL injury risk reduction at Iron Horse PT and Performance. Look for that coming on a November evening as the stoke level begins to rise. Details to come.

Social Media Posts

Follow , and I’ll be dropping some tips this fall as it relates to snow sports preparation among other things. For parents with young kids, I’ll be sharing some fun stuff I’m doing with my near 5 year old to safely prepare him for his winter fun. Feel free to tag us and use hashtags , (for kiddos), and if you want to share anything.

Thank you!

We appreciate your continued trust and support. Iron Horse PT and Performance remains committed to one-on-one care with the doctor of physical therapy. The time we have to educate and promote self-efficacy is what really what helps people get through pain and rehabilitate. Sometimes the rehab journey is short, and sometimes the journey is longer, but we will always make our best effort to get you back to doing what you love.

Sincerely,
Erik Bies and Kathryn Dove

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03/31/2025

Having issues on your bike, or did you just get a new bike? Join Kathryn Dove, PT DPT and I at The Line in North Bend to uncover a deeper understanding of matching up your body and your bike. Though we typically do bike fits for those dealing with pain, getting your fit dialed in is an upstream strategy to prevent overuse injury from your head to toe. No fancy equipment needed. Just knowledge and basic tools are all you need to make simple fixes. As doctors of physical therapy and as riders, we are always thinking about efficient movement, force distribution, trading off workloads, and how our adjustments impact our client’s riding experience as we make changes to their bike. If you are dealing with pain, we will share the most common fixes we have to make for riders and explain why. Sign up at theline.bike/events. It’s going to be a good time! 🤘🏻🚲

01/21/2025

Your Goals For 2025 Are Achievable

Life is busy! It seems to never slow down. HOW IS IT ALMOST FEBRUARY 2025?!

Whether or not you had a bumpy 2024 or it was smooth sailing, it's time to focus on the present and also look forward at the adventures that await in 2025.

If you're avoiding physical activity or social engagements because of pain, lack of confidence due to nagging injuries, or movement dysfunction when you try to "PT yourself" at home, make it a priority to get it right. We specialize in looking at movement and pain relationships on multiple levels, and we will get it figured.
Get a real plan and stick to it.

Services that may benefit you:
Physical Therapy tune-up
Running consultation: Comprehensive muscular capacity testing, gait analysis, and/or review of your training load. Interested in weight training to promote your longevity and performance?
Bike Fit: Optimize positioning for your ascents and endurance riding

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06/06/2024

Resistance Training for Runners

Looking for that extra boost to add to your running? Come join us next Wednesday. We'll be covering resistance training methods to enhance your running performance, injury resistance, and longevity. The speaker is ME!

I don't like tooting my own horn, but sometimes I have to do it for credibility in this area of specialty for me. You can take my word for it or continue... Yes, I'm a physical therapist, but prior to that I poured my heart and soul into learning as much about training theory related to endurance running performance. While earning a Master's degree in exercise physiology and biomechanics, I coached cross country and track and field and Western Washington U, with the intent that coaching would be my lifelong profession. I was an accomplished track athlete as well, competing at the NCAA DII and DIII national level. I always enjoy putting my experience as an athlete, coach, and physical therapist together. I look forward to sharing what I've learned through my experience in those 3 areas. If you've read this far...who knows, you may even get a fishing picture out of the talk :).

Hope to see you Next Wednesday.

Check out our event on Wednesday, Jun 12, 2024.

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05/17/2024

Workshop #2 for endurance athletes will be led by , registered sports dietician. Come for myth busting, adjusting daily nutrition to match training load, avoiding relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S), and other aspects regarding nutrition and performance. You need to be here if you want to learn about sports nutrition from a credible resource like Heidi. Stay afterward for a Wednesday night run led by at 6:45’sh. Location at 530 E North Bend Way (Iron Horse PT and Performance)

05/15/2024

Workshop #2

Nutrition for the Endurance and Mountain Athlete

Come listen to Heidi Strickler, Registered Sports Dietitian and ultra-endurance & mountain athlete, break down how endurance and mountain athletes should be approaching nutrition for both training and competition.
Heidi will cover:
-Adjusting daily nutrition to match training load
-Personalizing pre, during, and post exercise nutrition & hydration and training the gut
-Micronutrients for endurance and ultra-endurance athletes
-Avoiding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport & Low Energy Availability
-Myth-busting common misleading statements we see & hear from social media and diet trends

Check out our event on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

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04/21/2024

Workshop #1 will focus on the training and coaching side of training for trail running ultramarathons

Coach Adam Frye will be talking all about how to improve your trail running, training, and ultramarathon racing! Whether you're seasoned or new to the sport, the knowledge Adam will drop will be well worth it! Some athletes only know how to coach people through what worked for them, but Adam has coached runners at all levels and abilities. He's a successful ultramarathoner sponsored by Brooks, coaches privately, and at the University level. Perhaps you're looking for a coach!? Come check it out this week! This event is free. No registration required.

Check out our event on Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024.

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04/10/2024

04/10/2024

04/06/2024

Get yourself pumped and prepared for your summer and fall trail running and mountain adventures!

I'm collaborating with some of my awesome friends and colleagues to provide a series of workshops hosted at Iron Horse PT and Performance this spring and summer. Upcoming...

April 24, 2024: "Ultra Training: How to train without quitting your day job."

Led by Adam Frye Brooks Trail Athlete and Professional Coach.
Adam has a Master's degree in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota, and has coached 5k to ultramarathon athletes privately as well as high school and college athletes. He's competed for Brooks Running as a trail athlete.

May 22, 2024 "Nutrition for the Endurance & Mountain Athlete."

Come listen to Heidi Strickler, Registered Sports Dietitian and ultra-endurance & mountain athlete, break down how endurance and mountain athletes should be approaching nutrition for both training and competition.
Heidi will cover:
-Adjusting daily nutrition to match training load
-Personalizing pre, during, and post exercise nutrition & hydration and training the gut
-Micronutrients for endurance and ultra-endurance athletes
-Avoiding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport & Low Energy Availability
-Myth-busting common misleading statements we see & hear from social media and diet trends

June 12, 2024 "Strength and conditioning for the running athlete."

Led by yours truly, Erik Bies, doctor of physical therapy.
Come interact with me as I break down the role strength and conditioning plays in augmenting performance and promoting injury resistance in the running athlete.

Stay tuned for further info, and save the dates!

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