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 CrossFit
 Shoulder Pain

Unbreakable Shoulders: Less injury, better function

Are you looking to develop unbreakable shoulders? Shoulder issues are some of the most common problems to both the general public and gym rats. Problems in the gym include pulling, pressing, and handstands. Likewise, activities like reaching into cabinets, buckling your seatbelt, or reaching in the backseat can be problematic. Oftentimes, people don’t even realize how integral the joint is...
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 Ankle
 CrossFit
 Hip Pain
 Running

The Achilles Tendinitis Fix For Runners

Ready to finally get rid of that nagging stiffness and pain in your ankle while you run? Is it time to enjoy running again? Learn how to fix achilles tendinitis to give you the freedom of pain-free running. ...
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 CrossFit
 Low Back

Common Deadlift Mistakes and How To Fix Them

Over the years, there has been a lot of fear around the deadlift. However, picking things off the ground is one of the most fundamental human movements. Picking children off the ground, grabbing a laundry basket, and lifting the couch to vacuum all require a loaded hip hinge. Furthermore, despite fear of injury from deadlifts, a properly performed and progressively...
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 Pregnancy & Postpartum
 Running

Diastasis Recti After Pregnancy: Postpartum Core Recovery

Whether or not you were active before your pregnancy, after carrying your growing little one for 9+ months, there’s no denying the impact it’s had on your entire body– especially your core! The hectic nature of being a new mom is overwhelming enough, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept the remaining effects. Think of this in terms of...
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 CrossFit
 Fitness Athlete

Top 3 Squat Myths Debunked

Most Common Squat Myths: Why Proper Squat Form is Important Squat Myth 1: Squats in general are dangerous.   We often see clients who were told by other medical providers that your back, hips, knees, etc are bad so you should not squat.  Should this person also not use the bathroom?  Should they not sit to have meals with their family? ...
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 Hip Pain
 Knee Pain
 Lower Body
 Running

Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy

It is literally a pain in your butt that is keeping you from doing the activities you love. Proximal hamstring tendinopathy can be a challenging condition to recover from. To make matters worse, we often see mediocre rehab, delaying the healing process. Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) is one of the conditions we specialize in at Onward Physical Therapy, and we...
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 CrossFit
 Hip Pain
 Knee Pain
 Lower Body
 Running

Are Your Running Shoes Defective?

We always consider our runners as a whole, not just their injuries. We look at form, training mileage, terrain, cross-training, etc. One thing we regularly examine when a runner comes into the clinic is the condition of their running shoes. Even if shoes are relatively new, it’s important to make sure they are free of defects and do not limit...
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 Elbow
 Hip Pain
 Knee Pain
 Low Back
 Lower Body
 Neck Pain
 Upper Body

CrossFit After Shoulder Surgery

Since your initial injury, your mind is flooded with thoughts of getting back to your gym full speed. You’ve been longing for the day post-op to finally start Rx’ing workouts again. But yet you’re stuck drowning in anxiety from what you can and can’t do. Returning to snatches, kipping pull-ups, toes to bar, and muscle ups is a daunting challenge...
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 CrossFit
 Hip Pain

Treating Femoroacetabular Impingement

Maybe it’s a sharp pinch in your hip that strikes in your squat. On the other hand, maybe it nearly takes your breath away while bending down to grab your laundry. Femoroacetabular impingement (aka FAI or hip impingement) can strike anywhere. This painful condition of the hip can disrupt not only your fitness routine but activities of daily living as...