Category Archives: INJURY PREVENTION

Marathon Training Tips

Thinking of Running Your First Marathon?   It’s Boston Marathon season! As we watch all of the amazing athletes conquer Heartbreak Hill on April 17th, many of us end up with the running bug and may feel inspired to begin

Skiing Injury Prevention and Form Tips

Skiing Injury Prevention and Form Tips The Winter Season is upon us and for many that means skiing vacations, long weekends skiing, and more time spent on the slopes. If you have sustained a skiing injury, are experiencing pain after

Hiking Injury Prevention and Tips

Hiking Injury Prevention and Tips Are you a hiker experiencing pain?  Are you interested in hiking more, but would like stay injury free?  If so, Girl Fit Physical Therapy can help!  Our physical therapists can help treat injuries sustained from

Off Season Strength – Fitness Classes are Back at Girl Fit!

Fitness Classes are Back at Girl Fit! Off Season Strengthening & Fitness As the school year comes to an end, so do many sports seasons. This means many young athletes take a well deserved break from their sport for the

Shoulder Strength & Flexibility in Gymnastics

Shoulder Strength & Flexibility in Gymnastics   Why your shoulders are so important if you’re a gymnast  Gymnasts are known for being strong and flexible. There are many things about gymnastics that make it such a unique sport.  One of

Top 4 Things to Know About Stress Fractures

Top 4 things to know about stress fractures   You have probably heard of a stress fracture before but may not know much about them, including what a stress fracture is, how it happens, how to heal from one, and

Madeleine Hines: Synchronized Swimmer to Sports Physical Therapist

A Synchronized Swimmer to a Sports Physical Therapist Stories from our Sports – Madeleine Hines As a sports physical therapist at Girl Fit, we see athletes of many different sports. But, do you know in what sports we each competed?! For

5 Important Considerations for Return to Postpartum Exercise

5 Important Considerations for Return to Postpartum Exercise   Returning to postpartum exercise is both a physical and emotional challenge for many new moms. While there is societal pressure to “bounce back” as quickly as possible, this is not realistic

FHL Tendonitis: 4 Questions About Treatment

What is FHL tendonitis?  FHL tendonitis, or FHL tendinopathy, refers to an irritation of the FHL tendon, typically due to overuse.  The FHL, or flexor hallucis longus, is a muscle located in the back of the lower leg which flexes