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Hamstring Pain: A Physical Therapist’s Guide As a physical therapist, I see hamstring pain or back of the thigh pain quite often.  It affects runners, active adults, weekend athletes, and […]

A Letter from Denise As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year that surprised, challenged, and expanded me in ways I didn’t expect. It began […]

My Final Year as President of the Special Kids Foundation: A Reflection from Denise This year marks my final and 8th year on the executive board of the Special Kids […]

As a physical therapist, one of the most common questions I get is, “Why does my neck, insert any joint, make that cracking sound?” If you’ve ever turned your head […]

4 Race Day Rules Every Runner Should Remember (and What Happens When You Don’t) A lesson on preparation, pacing, and listening to your body Every runner looks forward to race […]

Have you ever lost your footing on stairs, wet/icy pavement, or the floor of your own bedroom as you get up at night—causing you to fling your arms out to […]

The knee is like the “middle child” of your body—often taking the fall for what’s happening above (hips, back, core) or below (ankles, feet). That’s why knee pain for runners, […]

Understanding Ankle Pain: Anatomy, Injuries, and What Your Symptoms Are Telling You Ankle pain can sneak up on you—or knock you off your feet. Maybe you twisted it stepping off […]

As kids, we all just ran because it felt good. You didn’t worry about how to improve your running form or technique. As adults, many of us still run with […]

Get ready, Chicago Marathon runners—June is the beginning of the official training schedule for October’s big race. During this training phase, there is a lot to take into consideration besides […]