What Ballantyne Runners Should Know Before Choosing a PT
Most running injuries don't get better because the source never gets addressed, just the symptom. Here's what to look for in a runner specific PT before you book your first appointment.
From Kiley Robb, PT, DPT, CSCS
Sports injury & performance blog
Straight answers on sports injuries, rehab, and performance from a sports physical therapist in Charlotte.
Shoulder Impingement: The Real Reason Your Arm Hurts Overhead
That pinch when you reach overhead is not something to keep training around. Here is what shoulder impingement really is, what the surgery research found, and the loading plan that gets lifters and throwers back overhead.
ACL Graft Types Explained: What Your Surgeon Chose and Why It Matters for Rehab
Your surgeon chose a graft. But do you actually know what that means for your recovery? Patellar tendon, hamstring, quad tendon — each one heals differently, has different strength considerations, and requires a different rehab approach. Here's the breakdown every ACL patient in Charlotte needs to read before they start rehab
HYROX Training: The Most Common Injuries and How to Prevent Them
HYROX sits in a category of its own and so does its injury profile. From knee pain and lower back issues to Achilles strains and shoulder breakdowns, here is what actually goes wrong in HYROX training and racing, and how to make sure it does not happen to you.
IT Band Syndrome in Runners: Why Stretching Isn't Fixing It
You have foam rolled it, stretched it, and rested it, and it keeps coming back. IT band syndrome is one of the most common running injuries, and the standard advice misses the cause. Here is what is actually driving it and what it takes to fix it.
Sports Physical Therapy in Charlotte, NC: What to Look For (And Why It Actually Matters)
Not all physical therapy is built for athletes. If you're in Charlotte and trying to figure out where to go, here's what sports PT actually is, what a real evaluation should look like, and what questions to ask before you walk through the door.
The Most Common CrossFit Injuries in Charlotte, and Why You Need a Sports Physical Therapist
In this blog, we break down the most common CrossFit injuries, what’s actually driving them, and why working with a sports physical therapist can keep you training at a high level.
Runner's Knee: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Actually Fix It
Runner’s knee is one of the most common overuse injuries—but most advice misses the mark.The pain is in your knee, but the cause usually isn’t.In this blog, we break down what’s really driving it and how to address it the right way.
Achilles Tendonitis: Why Rest Alone Won’t Fix It
Achilles tendonitis that flares every time you return to running? Learn why rest alone fails, the red flags for a rupture, and what the research says works.
What Is Cash-Based Physical Therapy, and Is It Worth It?
Most people assume insurance makes physical therapy more affordable—but that’s not always the case. Here’s what cash-based physical therapy actually is, why more people are choosing it.
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