sports injury & performance blog
This is where we break down common sports injuries, rehab strategies, and performance training for athletes in Charlotte, Pineville, and Fort Mill. Whether you're dealing with pain or looking to improve performance, our goal is to give you clear, actionable guidance to keep you moving at your best.
Hip labral tears in athletes: do you actually need surgery?
A hip labral tear on your MRI is not automatically a surgery consult. Here is what athletes actually need to know about labral tears, FAI, treatment options, and the arthritis question everyone asks.
What to Expect at Your First Appointment at Monarch Performance Physical Therapy
Not sure what to expect walking into a cash-based PT clinic for the first time? Here is exactly what your first appointment at Monarch looks like, from the first question to the last exercise.
Why Runners Need Strength Training (And What That Actually Looks Like)
Most runners know they should probably do strength training. Almost none of them actually do it consistently. Here is why it matters more than you think, and what it actually looks like when it is built for a runner.