Atleta Physical Therapy

09/10/2026

Shin splints are one of the most common running injuries—but they don’t have to keep you sidelined. 🏃‍♀️

If you’re dealing with pain along the front or inside of your shin when running, jumping, using stairs, or even walking, it may be shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome).

One of the biggest pieces of the puzzle is training load. A sudden increase in mileage, frequency, or intensity can place more stress on your body than it’s currently prepared to handle.

That’s where strength and smart programming come in.

In this video, I go over 4 exercises that can help build the strength and capacity needed for running:
🏋️ Deficit heel raises�🦶 Toe raises�🏃 Single-leg RDL with knee drive�💪🏼 Forward weighted lunges

But remember: exercises alone aren't the answer. Your running program matters too. The goal is to gradually build your body's ability to handle the demands you're placing on it.
Don’t just treat the pain. Build the capacity to run.

This is Part 3 of our Runner’s Series.�Next week: Why do some runners walk or run on the outside of their feet? 👀

09/04/2026

Your quads shouldn’t be destroyed every time you run downhill. ⛰️🏃‍♂️

If uphill running feels fine but your quads are toast by the bottom, the problem may be your ability to handle eccentric loading.

Downhill running places a significant eccentric demand on your quads—meaning your muscles have to produce force while lengthening. Building that capacity can help you better tolerate downhill running and may even help reduce knee pain.

That’s why strength training should complement your running—not replace it.
Think of it as training your body to handle the demands of the sport you love.

This is Part 2 of our Runner’s Series.
Next week: Shin splints—why they happen and what you can do about them.
📍 Atleta Physical Therapy
🏃‍♂️ Built for runners. Built for performance.

08/28/2026

🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️ RUNNER’S REHAB SERIES

Part 1/5: Glute Tendinopathy

Pain on the outside or back of your hip that may travel down the outside of your leg and progressively worsens during a run — especially on uphill portions — could be a sign of gluteal tendinopathy.

Gluteal tendinopathy occurs when the gluteal tendons become irritated and unable to tolerate the amount of load being placed on them.

It can sometimes occur alongside other sources of lateral hip pain, including bursitis or IT band-related symptoms.

The good news? You don’t necessarily have to stop running. 👏

Successful rehab often involves:

✅ Modifying your running volume and intensity to a tolerable level
✅ Gradually loading and strengthening the gluteal muscles
✅ Addressing factors contributing to the irritation
✅ Progressively building your running mileage back up

And here’s the important part:

Rehab isn’t just about getting out of pain.

The goal is to get you out of pain, keep you there, and help you perform better than before.

Stay tuned for Part 2 of our Runner’s Rehab Series next week, where we’ll talk about eccentrics and downhill running. ⛰️

Ready to get out of pain and start performing better than ever?

Reach out to Atleta Physical Therapy today.

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

A special thank you offer for all our local teachers, janitors, bus drivers, and administrators.

Please share this post if you or somebody you know is a teacher or school employee.

We know how hard those first few weeks back to school can be, and we are here to help!

08/19/2026

Atleta isn’t here to judge. We know life gets busy, workouts happen, and sometimes the home exercises don’t quite make it to the top of the priority list.

But the more honest you can be with your PT, the better we can help you figure out what’s actually going on and build a plan that works for you.

No judgment. Just better answers, better care, and better results.

To book an appointment, message us today or visit atletaphysicaltherapy.com to learn more!

08/10/2026

We’re back and now offering expanded hours with more scheduling flexibility!

After a brief three-week closure for our wedding, we’re excited to welcome both new and returning patients. Whether you’re an athlete, active adult, weekend warrior, or simply looking for a recovery session to help you move and feel better, we’re here to help.

If you’ve tried to schedule with us in the past but couldn’t find a time that worked, we now have more availability to better fit your schedule.

Send us a message today to book your appointment or ask any questions—we look forward to seeing you!

07/10/2026

Effective PT is more than just 30 minutes and a few generic exercises…

07/01/2026

Still dealing with elbow pain every time you lift, swing a golf club, or pick up a tennis racket?
This quick video will show you how to tell whether you're dealing with tennis elbow or golfer's elbow and why simply masking the pain isn't the answer.

The goal isn't just to feel better—it's to stay better.

If you have constant elbow pain, comment “elbow” below! 💪🏼

Message us today if you’re ready to get out of pain and stay out of pain.

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06/25/2026

I want to share a patient success story with you.
A few months ago, a young mom came to see me with persistent pain in the front of her hip. She's active, enjoys running, and loves working out—but this pain was starting to take those things away from her.

She couldn't run without pain. Exercise became frustrating. Going up and down stairs hurt. It was even keeping her awake at night.

The pain had been lingering for over three months and wasn't getting any better.

At our first visit, I made her a promise:
If she committed to the process and put in the work outside of our sessions, I'd do everything I could to help her feel like herself again by summertime.

This past weekend, I ran into her at church.
She told me her hip feels great.
She's back to running. Back to exercising. She even recently went on vacation and walked over 20,000 steps in a single day—all without hip pain.

Now, this transformation didn't happen overnight.
It took 3-4 months of consistent effort.

It didn't take surgery.
It didn't take injections.
It didn't take pain medication.

It took a thorough assessment, a personalized treatment plan, targeted exercises, accountability, and a little hands-on treatment along the way.

Together, we identified the root cause of her pain and worked toward the goals we set from day one.

Today, she's back to doing the things she loves without constantly thinking about her hip.
Too often, people believe they have to wait until their pain becomes unbearable before seeking help.

The truth is, you don't have to live with pain, and you don't have to wait for it to get worse.
If you're an active adult looking to get out of pain, move better, and perform at your best, let's talk.

You could be the next success story.