A runner’s case study on knee pain, hip mobility, and running mechanics For runners, knee pain can be frustrating—especially when taking time off from running does not completely solve the problem. A recent runner came to our physical therapy clinic in New York City with persistent left lateral knee pain Read more…
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…
Everyone Has a Different Running Form — Even Elite Marathon Runners When you watch professional marathon runners, you may notice that everyone has a slightly different running style. Some runners have a longer stride, some have a higher cadence, and some look very different in their posture and arm movement. 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…
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…
People today are generally more health-conscious than ever before. You may have already tried different healthcare approaches such as physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, or shiatsu, yet still continue to experience persistent symptoms despite multiple treatments. Have you ever evaluated your posture? Have you considered how your daily habits and movement 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…
When we think about walking or running, one of the most important contributors to efficient gait is the pelvis. The pelvis is not just a stable base. It moves dynamically in coordinated patterns to transfer force, maintain balance, and reduce stress on the body. One useful framework to understand these Read more…
In an era where we are constantly discussed with information about the latest supplements, “superfoods,” and complex biohacking trends, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Many of us would feel, “what should I actually be eating?” Last month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Read more…
Last weekend, I hosted a running injury seminar at FuncPhysio, and I am grateful to have such an engaged group of runners! With about 10 participants in attendance, the energy in the room was fantastic. What I Covered: I talked about injury prevention from long distance running, specifically focusing on: Read more…
