We know you want to be 100% operational as soon as possible. Our blog offers an inside look at personal training, physical therapy, sports injuries, and athletic conditioning. Browse our posts to learn more about our methods.
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So you want to run a marathon…Get an overview of a training plan for a marathon or half marathon from our experienced physical therapists and athletic trainers here. We can help you get started!
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Get on the Mobility Train!Runners tell us they don't have time to do mobility exercises before & after a run. We explain why it's worth the effort and how it will improve your performance.
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The Turkish Get Up Might Just Be the Most Complete Rehab-to-Performance Move EverThe Turkish Get Up is one of the best movements to use in conditioning and rehab, but it's often done wrong. We demonstrate the correct technique for the TGU.
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You Get What You Pay for…SPARK Physiotherapy is an out-of-network, cash-based service. That means we can provide the one-on-one care we value without answering to an insurance company.
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Oh, You Have Insurance…Great, Right?Health insurance is a good thing. But when your insurance company's limits prevent a physiotherapist from actually helping you, it's time to find a cash-based PT.
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How to Train to Protect Your Knees Whether You Are a Skier or NotSkiers experience a lot of knee pain and injury, but conditioning to protect the knees can benefit every athlete. Get our tips for knee protection training here.
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Getting in the Driver’s Seat of Your Own Health: Who Should Ride Shotgun and Who You Should Kick to the CurbIf you are an athlete or fitness buff, a qualified physical therapist should be a key part of your wellness team. Find out who else should be on this team here.
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PT Mills: Why Physical Therapy Doesn’t Work AnymorePhysical therapy started out as a one-on-one relationship between a practitioner and a patient. Then insurance companies got involved. Learn about what went wrong here.
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As the Phoenix Rises From the Ashes, So Too Will RGIII!Dr. Berio explains the ACL reconstruction surgery Robert Griffin III underwent in 2013 and how his rehab and recovery likely went.
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SPARK Grand Opening RecapWe take a look back at the grand opening at our new location back in 2012. Take a look to see how far we have come since then!
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Running a “Difficult Wet-Dirt” Race?? Prepare Like a ProCongratulations on committing to run a challenging wet-dirt race! Here are some last-minute tips to help you and your team the week of the race.
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Guest blogger! Liz Davies: Fight Cancer with ExerciseRead this blog from a friend of SPARK Physiotherapy on the benefits of movement for cancer patients. Learn about how exercise can help cancer patients heal.