Running is a fantastic way to stay active, but it also comes with a high risk of injury, especially for those who push their limits without proper training or recovery. Whether you’re a casual jogger or a competitive runner, physical therapy can help you improve your endurance, prevent injuries, and recover more quickly.

Chronic back pain is a condition that affects millions of people, limiting mobility, reducing quality of life, and making daily tasks challenging. While some cases of chronic back pain may require surgery, many can be effectively treated with non-surgical physical therapy.

Chronic pain can have a profound impact on a person’s daily life, affecting their ability to work, move, and enjoy normal activities. Whether caused by an injury, medical condition, or unknown factors, managing chronic pain can be challenging without the right approach. Physical therapy offers a non-invasive and effective solution for managing chronic pain by addressing its root causes and improving mobility, strength, and function.

For athletes and active individuals, avoiding injuries is crucial to maintaining performance and staying in the game. Sports injuries can sideline you for weeks or even months, but with the right preventive strategies, injuries can be avoided altogether. Physical therapy plays a key role in injury prevention by addressing muscle imbalances, improving flexibility, and enhancing strength.

Injury prevention is a crucial aspect of staying active and maintaining peak performance, whether you're an athlete or simply someone who enjoys regular physical activity. Injuries can sideline you for weeks, months, or even longer, disrupting your fitness goals and daily routines. At The Path Rehab and Performance in Tacoma, WA, our Tacoma Physical Therapists specialize in injury risk reduction, helping you stay strong, healthy, and injury-free.

In this week's blog, Dr Cody discusses the importance of (the often overlooked) hip internal rotation in relation to the golf swing.

Whether you are fighting the winds at Chambers Bay in University Place, traversing the narrow fairways of Canterwood in Gig Harbor, or chasing the lush greens at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. You will need mobility to maximize your performance and your longevity.

The Path Rehab and Performance in Tacoma, WA, helps outdoor athletes enhance their performance and prevent injuries through specialized physical therapy programs

Recovery is just as important as the workout itself. Physical therapy at The Path Rehab and Performance in Tacoma, WA, focuses on both performance enhancement and recovery. Techniques like massage therapy and dry needling help reduce muscle soreness and speed up recovery. We use exercises to enhance mobility, crucial for performing CrossFit movements efficiently. Our programs are designed to help athletes not just recover but also improve their overall performance.

Rest is as important as the workouts themselves in achieving long-term success and health in your sports endeavors. Read the blog to learn 4 ways rest can optimize your physical training and longevity.

Whether you are a dancer, aerialist, gymnast, or pole artist, a delicate balance between strength and flexibility is required in your sport. Not only are you an incredible athlete, but you are also a performer. It is essential that your body is in optimal condition to allow for creative freedom while training and performing.

CrossFit is renowned for its high-intensity workouts that push athletes to their limits. Combining elements of weightlifting, cardio, gymnastics, and functional movements, CrossFit challenges participants of all ages and skill levels.

Sure, you can crush a metcon of high volume lifts. But can you handle time under tension? Tempo lifts are a great way to improve joint and tendon health, improve hypertrophy, and recover from and prevent injuries!