Foothills Named the Official Physical Therapy Provider for Phoenix Rising FC
Soccer season is right around the corner, making it the perfect time to announce our new partnership with Phoenix Rising FC. “An affiliation with the […]
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Category: Sports Specific Training
How Cross-Training Can Help Prevent Injury and Boredom for Distance Runners
Cross-training, in reference to running, is when a runner trains by doing another kind of fitness regimen such as swimming, cycling, or resistance training to […]
How Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Can Help Long Distance Runners
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, or IASTM for short, is a specialized treatment technique used by physical therapists to help treat and prevent persistent soft-tissue […]
Best Running Form Varies by Individual
This time of year, many of us are training for long distance marathons, Spartan Races, and triathlons. During this training, injuries and nagging pain may […]
Overcoming Overuse Injuries for Runners
Ramping up your mileage as you train for the Mesa-PHX Marathon? As you progress through your training, you may notice pain, weakness, or fatigue limiting […]
How to Avoid a Yoga Injury
In our daily lives, we are constantly trying to find activities that keep us moving and healthy. There are many options, so we tend to […]
Why Training Before You Run Is Crucial
Running is arguably the oldest sport known to man. Before we rode horses or drove cars, running was used to transport messages over considerable distances. […]
How to Avoid Hip Injuries in Athletes
At Foothills (Gilbert-Mesa location), we treat too many athletes with hip injuries that require them to miss practice time from their sport or give them […]
Marathon Training: The Longest 46,112 Yards
Fourteen miles into your first rehearsal marathon and you’re struggling to believe it’s possible. “I eat right and run 40 miles a week; but can […]
How Physical Therapy Can Improve Your Golf Swing
Being able to go out on the golf course and play a consistent game is a goal for many golfers. However, there are several issues […]