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Why Distance Runners NEED to Lift Weights: Resistance Training Nonnegotiables UNITE.rehab.perform Written by Francis Huldi, MA, CSCS You want me to lift weights so I can run better
Strength Training: The Missing Link to Your Gymnastics Performance UNITE.rehab.perform Few sports ask more of the body than gymnastics. A single tumbling pass can put several times
Most Runners Skip These 3 Steps…Then Wonder Why They Get Injured UNITE.rehab.perform Whether you just crossed the finish line under your goal time or your next race of the season
The Myth of Waiting: Why Prehab Before Surgery Can Be the Difference Between a Good Recovery and a Great One UNITE.rehab.perform Think physical therapy starts after surgery? Think
Coaches Corner: Why Young Athletes Should Avoid Early Sport Specialization Coach Francis Huldi, MA, CSCS Strength and Performance Coach, UNITE Rehab & Performance Early sport s
The Mid-Season Golf Performance Checkup: 5 Signs Your Body Is Costing You Distance Dr. Victoria Riester, PT, DPT Performance Physical Therapist, UNITE Rehab & Performance By Au
Understanding the Female Athlete Triad Written by Coach Francis, CSCS Strength and Performance Coach at UNITE.rehab.perform | CSCS Certified | Specializing in Youth Athletic Develo
Why the Room Is Spinning: Understanding the Two Most Common Vestibular Conditions Written by Dr. Lauren, DPT Dizziness can feel terrifying. One minute you are rolling over in bed,
Inside a Pro Volleyball Player’s Weight Room Routine (Full Workout) Written by Coach Francis, MA, CSCS Strength and Performance Coach at UNITE.rehab.perform | MA, CSCS | Spec
Before You Train Through Pain: Why Physical Therapy Comes First in Your 40s Written by Dr. Victoria Riester, PT, DPT Performance Physical Therapist at UNITE.rehab.perform | BS Exer
How to Fix Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendinopathy) Written by Coach Francis, CSCS Strength and Performance Coach at UNITE.rehab.perform | CSCS Certified | Specializing in Youth
Strength Training for Runners: How Smarter Training Improves Performance and Prevents Injury Written by Dr. Victoria Riester, PT, DPT Performance Physical Therapist at UNITE.rehab.
Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your Athlete’s Nutrition and Recovery Written by Coach Francis, CSCS Strength and Performance Coach at UNITE.rehab.perform | CSCS Certified
Get Stronger Without Heavy Weights: How Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Helps Written by Dr. Victoria Riester, PT, DPT Performance Physical Therapist at UNITE.rehab.perform |
Does Weight Lifting Stunt Growth in Kids? Written by Coach Francis, CSCS Strength and Performance Coach at UNITE.rehab.perform | CSCS Certified | Specializing in Youth Athletic Dev
The 10 Best Exercises To Relieve Back Pain Fast Written by Dr. Victoria Riester, PT, DPT Performance Physical Therapist at UNITE.rehab.perform Low back pain keeping you up at night
Overcoming Isometrics: How Pro Athletes Prime the Nervous System for Explosive Performance Written by Coach Francis, CSCS If you’ve ever watched a professional athlete warm u
Why More Active Adults Are Choosing EPAT Shockwave Over Injections and Surgery Written by Dr. Victoria, DPT If you’ve been dealing with chronic tendon pain, plantar fasciitis
Why Traditional Physical Therapy Failed to Fix Your Injury Written by Dr. Lauren, DPT If you’ve tried physical therapy and it didn’t work, you are not alone. If your pa
French Contrast Training for Vertical Jump: Add 3–5 Inches With This 4-Step Method Written by Coach Francis, CSCS If you’re looking for how to increase your vertical jump,
Why ChatGPT Shouldn’t Replace a Physical Therapist for Pain or Injury Written by Dr. Victoria, DPT “Let’s see what ChatGPT has to say.” We’ve all done
Tournament Prep & Recovery for Athletes: How to Stay Strong Through Every Match Tournament weekends expose everything. Your conditioning. Your recovery habits. Your preparation
Is Your Running Cadence Causing Knee Pain? If you’ve been dealing with knee pain while running and nothing seems to fix it, cadence might be the missing piece. Yes, running caden
Shoulder Warm-Up for Athletes: 8 Drills Coaches Should Use Before Upper Body Training If your athletes are jumping into pressing, pulling, or contact work with stiff, unprepared sh
Mobility vs Stability in Gymnastics: Why Both Matter for Performance and Injury Prevention In gymnastics, mobility gets a lot of attention and for good reason. Splits. Backbends. S
How to Prevent Ankle Sprains: Exercises for Foot and Ankle Stability Ankle sprain prevention is not about taping your ankles and hoping for the best. It is about building foot and
Train for Life, Not Just the Gym: How the One-Trip Rule Builds Real-World Strength You pull into the driveway. You open the trunk. You stare at six grocery bags. And without thinki
Why Your Knees Hurt in CrossFit (And What to Do Mid-WOD) Knee pain in CrossFit is common. Squats, Olympic lifts, box jumps, running, lunges, and high-volume WODs place repeated str
Dizziness, Disorientation, and the Twisties: How Gymnasts Can Regain Balance The twisties in gymnastics are not just a mental block. They are a real loss of spatial awareness that
How to Get Your First Pull-Up: Step-by-Step Beginner Guide If your goal this year is to get your first pull-up, you do not need perfect genetics or endless attempts on the bar. You
Want More Control and Less Risk on the Slopes? Fix the Way You Train Off Them If you want to ski harder, longer, and with more confidence this season, you need more than tired legs
From Pain Relief to Performance: Why Class IV Laser Therapy Works When Used the Right Way Pain has a way of shrinking your world. Training gets lighter. Movement gets cautious. Eve
Wasting Reps on Jumps? Train Power the Way Your Body Actually Uses It If you want to jump higher, whether for volleyball, basketball, or overall athletic performance, piling on mor
Stop Letting Tired Legs Ruin the View: Simple Strength Fixes for Hikers If you want to hike longer, move more confidently on uneven terrain, and finish your adventures without knee
Build Bulletproof Shoulders 3 Functional Shoulder Stability Exercises for Stronger Performance Strong shoulders are not built by chasing a pump or isolating one muscle at a time. T
Why Runners Who Lift Run Better Strength Training for Speed, Efficiency, and Injury Prevention For years, runners were warned that lifting weights would make them slow, bulky, or s
What Is the Missing Piece to Better Performance and Fewer Injuries as a Gymnast? Gymnastics demands an uncommon combination of qualities. Athletes must be powerful yet precise, fle
Improve Control + Prevent Falls: 3 Balance Exercises Every Athlete Should Master Most athletes don’t have a balance problem. They have a control problem. Balance isn’t ab
Why UNITE Rehab & Performance Is Different A New Year, a Higher Standard for Performance Physical Therapy At UNITE.rehab.perform, the new year is not about chasing quick fixes
Why Strength Training for Youth Athletes Is a Game Changer Youth sports are more competitive than ever. Faster gameplay, higher training volume, and more year-round schedules mean
Dry Needling for Athletes: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters If you train consistently, lift heavy, run fast, or compete with any level of intensity, you already know wh
The Riding Injury You’re Ignoring: Hip Pain That Won’t Go Away If you ride long enough, you’ve almost definitely felt it.That pinch in the front of your hip.The ache after a
Why Training Pillar Stability is a Game-Changer for Athletes If you train hard, compete hard, and expect your body to show up for you every single day, then you already know your c
Don’t Wait for Pain: Why Preventative Physical Therapy Is the Ultimate Performance Advantage You don’t wait for your car to break down before getting it serviced, right?So why
Taking the Leap: Why the First Step Toward Your Goals Might Be the Hardest (and the Most Rewarding) Ever Walk Into a Gym and Feel Like Everyone Else Already Knows What They’re Do
Return to Sport Physical Therapy: The Proven 8-Step Process That Keeps You Performing At UNITE.rehab.perform, we believe that returning to sport or activity after injury—or simpl
Why Sports Performance Physical Therapy Outperforms Traditional PT When it comes to recovery, there’s a big difference between getting better and getting back. Athletes and activ
Recover Like a Pro: Post-Game Tips for Pickleball Players Over 40 Pickleball may look like a casual backyard sport, but anyone who’s played a few matches knows better. Fast later
Show Season Recovery: The Overlooked Rider Routine As equestrians, we spend endless hours planning recovery for our horses after a busy show season. We give them time off, adjust t
From CrossFit to HYROX: How to Train Smarter for Hybrid Endurance Competitions Hybrid fitness races like HYROX are exploding in popularity—and it’s easy to see why. They’re g
Is Your Young Athlete at Risk? Proven Ways to Prevent Injury and Build Performance In youth sports, few things are more frustrating than an athlete sidelined by injury, especially
Do All Physical Therapists Understand Exercise? The Truth May Surprise You Physical Therapists Are Are Not All the Same Here’s a truth we see all the time: just because someone h
What’s the Best Warm-Up for Pickleball? 10 Essential Moves to Stay Fast, Loose, and Injury-Free Pickleball may look friendly from the sidelines—but step onto the court, and you
Running Into the School Year: How Parents Can Keep Their Miles Up As summer winds down and school ramps back up, many parents find their calendars filling up fast—school drop-off
Personalized Group Workouts Led by Experts—Here’s Why Adults in Thornton, CO Love Them Ever walked out of a workout class wondering if you did anything right—or if it even he
What’s the Safest Way to Return to Sport After ACL Surgery? From Function to Full Performance: The Step-Wise ACL Return-to-Sport Process ACL injuries don’t just sideline your b
Why Pickleball Players Are Turning to Physical Therapy for Longevity and Performance Pickleball isn’t just a trend—it’s a full-blown movement. If you’re like many active ad
How to React Faster and Stay in the Saddle When Your Horse Spooks Fall sports season is here—and if you’re a high school or college athlete, you’re probably itching to ge
How to React Faster and Stay in the Saddle When Your Horse Spooks You’re halfway through your ride when—out of nowhere—a squirrel darts across the trail. Your horse jumps sid
The Achilles Epidemic in Sports: Why Athletes Must Train Smarter, Not Harder A Wave of Achilles Injuries Is Reshaping Pro Sports If you’ve been following the latest headlines in
Why Your Best Ski Season Starts Now: Prepare for Winter Sports Before the Snow Falls You wouldn’t hit a black diamond cold—so why prepare like it? If winter is your favorite se
Movement: Your Secret Weapon Against Pain and a Bad Mood At UNITE.rehab.perform, we talk a lot about how movement helps reduce pain and support injury recovery — but there’
Post-Surgery? Why Timing Matters in Physical Therapy If you’ve recently had orthopedic or sports-related surgery, the clock is ticking. Not just on your recovery — but on how q
Calling All Pickleball Athletes: These 5 Injuries Are Common—Here’s How to Beat Them Pickleball might look low-impact at first glancebut regular players know better. The quick
5 Reasons You Should Consider Sports Performance Physical Therapy for Your Chronic Low Back Pain From the Experts at UNITE.rehab.perform Chronic low back pain isn’t just annoying
In the world of recovery and injury prevention, there’s a long-standing myth: rest is the ultimate cure for pain, fatigue, or injury. While rest can play a role in healing...
Rest alone won’t fix your pickleball pain—and it might even set you back. Instead of stepping away from the court, it’s time to uncover the real reason behind your pain.
In honor of World Book Day, we’re sharing two of our favorite health-forward reads that support your journey to move better, feel better, and live stronger.
Discover how prolonged sitting impacts your posture and performance—and how a few small tweaks can help you reclaim your body and boost your energy.
Think strength training is just for bodybuilders? Think again—it's the key to unlocking endurance, power, and injury resilience for athletes at every level.
The secret to smarter training? A Doctor of Physical Therapy keeps you strong, pain-free, and performing at your best.
The Best Techniques, Expected Outcomes, and Return to Sport Protocol for Athletes Recovering From ACL Tears and Repairs!
Protein is the foundation of a strong, resilient body—helping with muscle repair, hormone regulation, immune function, and more. But are you getting enough?
Just like you wouldn’t wait for a major health issue to see your doctor, you shouldn’t wait until you’re sidelined by injury to prioritize recovery. Proactive care is the key
Just because you’re pain-free doesn’t always mean you’re ready to get back in the game. This guide helps athletes assess their true readiness post-injury, covering strength b
Being an athlete is about movement, resilience, and lifelong health. At UNITE.rehab.perform, we help you train smarter, recover faster, and stay injury-free—no matter your fitnes
Pushups are a powerhouse move for building strength, but shoulder pain during this staple exercise is all too common. From poor form to tight muscles or overuse, the causes vary—
Training is leading the shift to a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. At UNITE.rehab.perform, we integrate expert coaching with a supportive community to deliver personalized t
Rest is often seen as the ultimate cure for pain or injury, but relying on it exclusively can do more harm than good. Prolonged rest may lead to muscle atrophy, deconditioning, and
With opening day around the corner, we want to help you get prepped for a fun and injury-free season! Snow sports are a favorite here in Colorado, but each year, many people experi
Kickstart your New Year's goal ahead of time. Goals to workout, eat healthy, and stay on track can be made simple! With these healthy tips, you are sure to stay on track this holid
When I moved out here to Colorado I knew a goal of mine would be to complete as many 14ers as I could. I knew this wouldn’t be easy moving to higher altitude, adjusting my traini
Fitness in your 50’s is a little different than fitness in your younger years. But it doesn't have to be radically different in my opinion.
What that means is pretty much every sense that your body receives from the outside world runs through the vestibular system and is integrated in the brain.
What is all the talk about when it comes to diet and exercise?
Gaining strength allows you to perform daily tasks much easier.
How many days per week you should train is determined by your training level and status.
How many days per week you should train is determined by your training level and status.
MYTH: Strength training is not safe. FACT: Strength training for young athletes should focus on form and technique and be kept simple to prevent injuries while training. Training
At UNITE.rehab.perform we are offering training to young athletes interested in taking their game to the next level. Our coaches are experienced and present for all training sessi
The training of young athletes has been a controversial topic and is fraught with misconceptions and misunderstandings. In the past, children were discouraged from participating i
Having A Nutritious Diet Can Help You Feel Stronger Nutrition has a big impact on your athletic health, whether you’re a serious runner, a weekend warrior, or simply wanting to g
