Who else is ready to dust off their skis and shake off the winter blues? In this blog, I plan to cover a few topics that will help you prepare for ski season like a pro, including 4 ways to keep your season injury free. With all the excitement of the new season, it’s easy to …
Muscle MX is putting CBD on the map for performance enhancement and recovery. It’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant can help you feel your best before and after activity. Our PTs recommend these products because of their simple and clean (and tested!) ingredients that can make a big difference! Here’s our favorite Muscle MX products powered by CBD …
If you are involved in a sport, it is likely that you’ve watched a friend tear their ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament), or torn one yourself. You’ve likely seen what a long and effortful process of rehabilitation can be. Understanding how to minimize your future risk for ACL tears can help you confidently participate in your …
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For anyone who wants to run in their next race without fear of doing damage to their Achilles tendon and calf muscles, a proper warm-up is essential! If you are a seasoned runner, you already know that a proper warm-up can get complicated. If you don’t do it right, you could end up with an …
Has hiking or sitting been a pain in the butt lately? Does the pain get better with lying down, but seems to increase every time you are active or sitting? Chances are you may have proximal hamstring tendinopathy. If you feel lost about what to do about the pain and are frustrated by the limitations …
Looking for ways to improve your recovery game? Our PT’s have hand-picked 4 of the best recovery products on the market! Elite athletes, pro-teams and recreational go-getters are reaving about Hyperice items, and so are we! Hyperice is known for their NormaTec compression sleeve therapies but are now on the map for their portable recovery products. …
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We are excited to introduce NormaTec at Runners Edge and to Alaska’s most active! NormaTec is the ultimate recovery device. Much like Rolfing, this compression technology can increase circulation and improve mobility! Tired of your body feeling tight, sore and… tired? A NormaTec Recovery Session can help you recover quicker and get back to your …
Written By: Trevor Staples, PT, DPT, CSCS If you are experiencing knee or ankle pain while running, I am here to give you hope! I know first-hand how stressful it can be to have nagging pain pop-up while training for a race, or running in general. However in most cases, just because you have pain, …
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Written By: Hannah Lies, Certified Rolfer What is fascia? As a Certified Rolfer at Runners’ Edge Alaska, I get this question a lot– and it’s my favorite to answer! Keep reading to find out why Fascia is so fascinating! Releasing lower extremity fascia What is fascia? What the heck is fascia? Simply stated, it …
Ever wonder how elite atheltes balance training, work, and play? Take a peek inside “A day in the life” of our Athlete Ambassador and Ultra-cyclist, Miron Golfman. Balancing work and training Achieving a full time training schedule as an athlete while working over 40 hours a week, does not lend itself to an easeful life. …
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