March 24, 2026
Melissa Nickle
We’re excited to feature the PEAC: Train Like a Girl podcast episode, ‘Rebuilding Runners – Movement, Strengths [...]
March 19, 2026
Dana Tress
Concussion Testing & Management Concussions are a major topic of discussion among parents, athletes, coaches, [...]
March 16, 2026
Megan Long
Dance demands strength, control, flexibility, and repetition (often all at end range). It’s no surprise [...]
March 12, 2026
Melissa Nickle
Denise Smith was recently featured in the Northwest Herald in recognition of her Woman of [...]
March 3, 2026
Denise Smith
Recently I was interviewed to give my thoughts and expertise on how running shoes affect [...]
March 2, 2026
Jennifer Myatt
How to Prevent Low Back and Hip Pain When Returning to Outdoor Activity This Spring [...]
February 26, 2026
April Flood
Returning to Gymnastics After an Injury: A Safe and Effective Approach You just experienced a [...]
February 25, 2026
Denise Smith
How Running Shoes Affect Knee Pain and Other Injuries: A Blog Series About 18 months [...]
February 18, 2026
Melissa Nickle
Personalized, one-on-one care to help women feel stronger, move confidently, and thrive during hormonal transition [...]
February 16, 2026
Melissa Nickle
Dana Tress, PT, of Smith Physical Therapy+, was recently featured in a Martha Stewart Living [...]
February 12, 2026
Dana Tress
Small and mighty, the vestibular system is a powerhouse of the balance system. It continues [...]
February 4, 2026
April Flood
Understanding Hypermobility, Instability, and Long-Term Joint Health Hypermobility sounds like a superpower, and sometimes it [...]
January 14, 2026
Jennifer Myatt
In October of last year I made a goal to be able to perform an [...]
January 7, 2026
Dana Tress
Do you tell yourself “It’s just a headache” or “I’m just getting old”? We often [...]
December 31, 2025
April Flood
Maybe you ran the Chicago Marathon a few months ago, or maybe your next race [...]
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