It’s freezing outside, but who cares when ski season has returned! Did anyone else miss the feeling of gliding on snow? Feeling fresh snow under your skis is by far my most favorite feeling in the world. Whether that’s a freshly groomed corduroy cross country ski trail or a knee-deep powder day in the backcountry, …
Every runner wants to increase their overall mileage. Unfortunately, many beginner runners let their enthusiasm override their body’s needs. As a result, they may develop running injuries that cut their miles per week down to zero. Building mileage and improving stamina takes time, consistency, and progression. However, you don’t have to wait months to see …
If you’re currently expecting, you probably feel tired and achy from carrying the extra weight of your baby. As a result, you’re probably not thinking about exercise during pregnancy. In reality, staying active can benefit your pregnancy in numerous ways. Our experienced staff of physical therapists at Runners’ Edge Alaska created this guide to help …
As a shoulder specialist PT, I often hear complaints of shoulder instability and sharp pin-point pain that prevents full participation in activities. Often times, the pain prevents the athlete from lifting weights overhead, skiing, or rock climbing. Do you ever feel like something is “moving” in your shoulder while doing overhead presses at the gym? …
Natalie Snyder, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCSBoard-Certified Orthopaedic Clinician SpecialistCertified Strength and Conditioning SpecialistShoulders Specialist & Female Athlete Specialist August 10, 2021 Hi ladies! Have you heard someone telling you, or heard stories of, how women should do any pull-ups, have greater upper-body strength-to-weight ratio, or to be able to bench press heavy weights, or …
Natalie Snyder, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCSBoard-Certified Orthopaedic Clinician SpecialistCertified Strength and Conditioning SpecialistShoulders Specialist & Female Athlete Specialist August 10, 2021 Hey lovely people! Did you read in the previous blog post about the common weakest links of the climbers’ shoulders? Are you not a climber but was always able to do a pull-up but …
Upper Body Strength – Part 1: Strength-to-Body Weight Ratio Read More »
Natalie Snyder, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS Female Athlete Specialist July 29, 2921 PART 1: Cortisol is good to some degree because it encourages that flight or fight and encourages the body to be hyper-aware to adjust, adapt, and function at a higher level. But once we have too much cortisol in our body and brain, …
Natalie Snyder PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS Female Athlete Specialist July 15, 2021 Hey climbers! Did you read in the previous blog post about the common weakest links of the climbers’ shoulders? Did it get you thinking about how your shoulders look when you climb, perform push-ups, reach overhead, or simply its posture when you’re …
Common Weakest Links of the Shoulders Among Climbers – Part 2 Read More »
Natalie Snyder PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS Female Athlete Specialist July 15, 2021 Hey climbers! Do you ever feel like you are hitting a plateau in your climbing game and seem like you’re not able to climb harder or improve your grade? Do you ever notice your shoulders feel so weak and fatigues out early? …
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Natalie Snyder PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS Female Athlete Specialist July 1, 2021 Dear girls, If you have been told that you will be experiencing some changes with your body, both physically and emotionally. It’s okay! That’s life! But if you’re feeling like you can’t do your sport well anymore because either you’re feeling embarrassed about …
What Changes from a Girl to a Woman, and How it Changes the Sport? Read More »