Author: Dr. Rowan Huang, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS Have you ever experienced pain that starts in your lower back and shoots down your leg? Or perhaps numbness, tingling, or weakness that just won’t go away? Many people assume the problem is in the leg itself, but in many cases, the real Read more…
Did you know your internal organs are constantly moving? Every time you take a breath, your diaphragm descends and your organs must glide, slide, and adapt to make room. In fact, this movement occurs thousands of times each day. Healthy organs are not meant to be rigid or fixed in Read more…
HYROX has quickly become one of the fastest-growing fitness races in the world. Combining running with functional strength exercises, it challenges athletes in a way that is both physically demanding and highly accessible. The format is simple: These stations include Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jumps, Rowing, Read more…
Do you constantly stretch your hamstrings but still feel tight? Many people stretch every day hoping to improve their flexibility, reduce discomfort, or move better during exercise. They may feel temporary relief immediately after stretching, only to have the tightness return within hours. As a physical therapist, I frequently see Read more…
The word “shockwave” sounds intense. But in reality, a shockwave is simply a very fast pressure wave. Using specialized medical devices, clinicians can deliver controlled shockwaves into irritated or injured tissues. While shockwave therapy has become increasingly popular in rehabilitation and sports medicine, its medical history actually began in a completely different Read more…
Sciatica is one of the most common symptoms affecting both the general population and athletes. Many people experience pain, numbness, tingling, or tightness radiating from the lower back or glute area down the leg. However, sciatica is a symptom—not a diagnosis. Because there are many possible causes of sciatica, patients Read more…
Still Having Symptoms After Pelvic Floor Therapy? If you have already tried pelvic floor therapy but still feel like something is not quite right, you’re not alone! Maybe you have done: These approaches can absolutely help.But for many people, they don’t fully resolve the problem. So what is missing? The Read more…
By Dr. Rowan Huang, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS 🔗 https://funcphysio.com/dr-rowan-huang-yu-ting-huang/ I had the opportunity to work as a physical therapist at Lake Placid, supporting a Taiwanese female bobsled athlete during the North American Cup. Coming off the Milan Winter Olympics earlier this year, this competition marked the final event of her Read more…
Pain ≠ Damage Understanding Pain: It’s an Interpretation, Not Just Tissue Injury Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek care.But what if pain doesn’t always mean what we think it means? Pain Is Not Equal to Damage Many people assume:“If it hurts, something must be damaged.” But Read more…
Gluteal pain is a common issue among long-distance runners, often limiting performance and even basic mobility in acute stages. This case highlights the effectiveness of MLS laser therapy in reducing pain and facilitating a rapid return to activity. Patient Presentation A 50-year-old male marathon runner presented with: The patient sought Read more…
