Real Stories of Recovery and Success at Runners Edge Anchorage, AK
Before I went to Runners’ Edge, my left leg felt really weak. This was from being in a cast for six weeks and a boot for two months after I fractured my growth plate. Once that ended, I went to physical therapy at another office, but I felt like I was staying stagnant with my recovery, or even regressing. I could barely make it through fifteen minutes of soccer practice. I could see and feel the difference between my left and right leg, and I was getting more and more frustrated that I was only barely able to play soccer.
Then I switched to Runner’s Edge and Morgan and Helen’s help changed everything.
On my first visit to Runner’s Edge, I could only do six heel raises before I felt too much fatigue. On my last visit, I could do 31. My goal was to be ready to play with no restrictions at regionals in late June. I played and felt no pain in my leg and was able to play like how I did before I got injured. I am happy with where I am and am truly thankful to Runner’s Edge.
AJ S.
Competitive Soccer Player
“Runners’ Edge- Where Can-Do-ism Thrives —
My treatment at Runners’ Edge, in the capable hands of therapist Sydney McDonough, has hastened my return to the outdoors. I attribute that recovery not only to her professional abilities, but also to her seeing beyond my age to a person who genuinely wanted to invest in overcoming this affliction. I have a lot of things for which to be thankful. One of those is finding Runner’s Edge and the great people who make it a such a success.”
Frank B.
Samantha S.
“Mark worked with Morgan over the course of the summer [for a high hamstring strain] with a goal to get back to playing in State Cup to help the team defeat their title. And they did it… Without Runners’ Edge and Morgan we don’t know if Mark would have come back as well as he did. Mark’s PT, Morgan Lash, was incredibly thorough looking at what the issue might be and working it from every angle… Morgan, being a former Division 1 Collegiate athlete, understands and cares not only about Mark as a client but as an athlete and person. And it shows in the care and attentiveness she gave him during his physical therapy.”
Kathy S. | Mother
“Runners Edge and their staff have been pivotal in Breslyn’s return to soccer. Their team of qualified sports therapists worked together to ensure our daughter was given the best possible care and guidance through her recovery. We would recommend Runners Edge without hesitation. Thanks to Morgan, Helen, Suzanna, and Gloria she’s back on the pitch with her team!”
Peggy G. | Mother
Scott Bailey
Able to Ski 3 Months After Total Shoulder Replacement
Alaskan Skier
Able To Return To Her Favorite Activities
“I originally reached out to Runners Edge Alaska because of an ankle injury I sustained during marathon training. Zuzana and Natalie are both knowledgeable and easy to work with. With their encouragement and expertise, I overcame my injury and completed that marathon. I am now working on a 4-week strength training program with Natalie. She customizes workouts to each individual’s needs and goals. I enjoy the demonstration videos that Natalie provides for each exercise. I have new confidence in the gym that I had not possessed before.”
Patti C.
| Steve Wilson,
Alaska Biathlon Association
“Zuzana’s talk and demonstration on injury prevention was timely and the right combination demonstration and lecture to send the message home. In addition to the practical advice Zuzana gave, her presence and credentials at our camp sent a message to US Biathlon that Alaska is where the action is.”
| Tim Burke,
4 Time Biathlon Olympian
| Scott Bailey,
Cross Country Skiing 3 Months
| Frederic Wilson,
| Seth Downs,
| Shannon Brockman,
| Taylor Turney
| Becky Hauser
| Tanner Johnson
“Runners’ Edge Alaska is outstanding! Our 15-year-old daughter tore her ACL in March 2020 and Zuzana has been there every step of the way. For every pre-op and post-op PT session Zuzana had a detailed exercise plan that was structured personally for our daughter to attain the greatest benefit for each specific day of training. Zuzana is an expert on, and utilizes the latest technologies like Blood Flow Restriction Therapy to help achieve an earlier and quicker recovery which reduces the time to return to sport. Zuzana is kind and encouraging and because she is an athlete herself she knows what buttons to push, and how hard push, to achieve the most in a positive way even on days that our daughter felt sluggish or weak. Zuzana dedicated herself to every interaction and even catered to our need to come to our house for therapy for the first few months of rehab. Zuzana even attended some soccer practices to evaluate and advise our coach what drills and exercises our girl could and should perform. Our daughter has made amazing progress and is substantially ahead in her recovery and we contribute her success to Zuzana and her Runners’ Edge team.”
A Thankful Mother
| Christina Gerber
| Alicia Ferratusco
“Had 8 sessions with Natalie for a neck/shoulder injury and issues with my left hip. Natalie helped me A LOT, both through deep tissue massage and targeted exercises. My pain level has decreased significantly and I feel that I now have the tools and exercises I need to get my body back into alignment. I worked with PTs in the past, but nobody was able to really me figure this out before. I highly recommend doing PT with Natalie, especially if you have a complex set of issues like I had.”
| Wendy Doran
| A Dedicated Runner
“I worked with Natalie Snyder after sustaining a running injury earlier this year. With just 6 weeks of targeted, recovery exercises and form correction, I was back on my feet pain-free! The results surpassed my every expectation. I opted to continue working with Natalie to prevent future injury, enrolling in a specialized, 4-week intensive strength and fitness program. Natalie built a training program to fit my lifestyle, mindful of my individual schedule, with flexibility to fine-tune and make adjustments weekly. Every fitness activity includes video instructions, with detailed coaching on technique by Natalie herself. In addition to the high-caliber training plan, Natalie includes nutrition and hydration goals, offers insight into effects of hormones on fitness, and emphasizes the ‘intangibles’ in overall wellness. Her knowledge, education, experience and passion for helping others makes her hands down one of the BEST in the field.”
| Laurie R.
| John Wood,
Septuagenarian Racer
“I competed in a couple of my favorite local ski races, although fitness was an issue. I experienced lapses in proprioception caused by my knee’s replacement – I would plant a pole on a ski and suddenly fall.
About 15 months after the replacement, I begin to see Dr. Zuzana Rogers to receive treatment for lingering body imbalances, proprioception issues, and muscle pains in my left knee area. Dr. Rogers skillfully diagnosed the root cause of most of my problems and devised specific physical therapy routines as treatment. My training continued to go well, and by March I was as fit as I was going to be! It would be fun to do the World Masters Championships again someday. I now know that my new knees are not my limitation.”
Excerpt from, Master Minds: Life at 71 on Two Artificial Knees: 2019 World Masters… Read the whole article here!