ProActive Physical Therapy & Performance Center, Fort Collins, CO Videos

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Our physical therapist Addison promised a patient of his she could pie him in the face if she completed her physical therapy program with flying colors. Talk about an incentive! 🤣🥧

Having good balance between workout & recovery is super important for long term health & performance. To wrap up our Running series, we're discussing the dangers of overtraining. . Simply put, overtraining is when you don't allow enough time in between hard workouts to allow your body to recover from those workouts. . When we work out, we actually break down muscle & other soft tissue, allowing it to then heal in a stronger, more organized way. This is how we build muscle. 💪 If we don't allow for that recovery to occur, we may cause too much breakdown & over time, this can lead to pain, compensation, & injury. . Listen in while Ruth & Craig share their tips on how to keep running fast & fun! 👟 . . . #proactiveptcenter #beproactive #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #posturalrestoration #running #run #noco #foco #fortcollins #healthandwellness #injuryprevention

So now that you're familiar with the most common running form mistakes, the next question may be... . What do we do if we are already injured? . The answer may not be to stop all running, but you should probably take a break & seek help if: ➡️ Running is making the pain worse ➡️ You feel your body compensating in some way ➡️ Running is no longer fun because of the pain . Even a little niggle of pain can lead to compensation & a bigger injury down the road. Don't wait to get the help you need! . Physical Therapy can help by assessing your overall movement, strength, & gait mechanics / running form to ensure you're back on the road & running safely! . Stay tuned for more videos discussing what this assessment may look like. . Happy running 🏃‍♂️ . . . #proactiveptcenter #beproactive #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #posturalrestoration #running #run #noco #foco #fortcollins #healthandwellness #injuryprevention

The 3rd common running form issue is reaching our legs too far out in front of us. . When we reach our legs forward, we will have a tendency to overwork the hip flexors, quads, & calves, leading to strain in these areas & other compensation. . Ideally, we need our glut and hamstring muscles to help extend our hips & propel us forward. . The cue for this one? Focus on pushing the world behind you to feel gluts & hamstrings! . Happy running 😊 . . . #proactiveptcenter #beproactive #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #posturalrestoration #running #run #noco #foco #fortcollins #healthandwellness #injuryprevention

The 2nd common running form issue we see is lack of trunk rotation. . Listen as @craigdepp explains why it's important to turn your trunk as you run. . If we don't rotate, this can lead to neck or back tension, shin splints, calf pain, & fatigue. . The cue? Relax your sternum & allow your trunk to rotate from 11 o'clock to 1 o'clock! . Happy running 🏃‍♀️ . . . #proactiveptcenter #beproactive #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #posturalrestoration #running #run #noco #foco #fortcollins #healthandwellness #injuryprevention

The 1st common running form issue is running with too much back extension or chest too elevated. . When running, we really need our hamstrings & glut muscles (hip extensors) to propel us forward & keep us moving. In a back extended position, we tend to overwork our hip flexors, quad, & calf muscles. This can lead to common injuries like calf & hip flexor strains, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, & back pain. . A good cue to combat this? Keep your ribs down & allow your body to rotate! . Happy running 🏃‍♂️ . . . #proactiveptcenter #beproactive #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #posturalrestoration #running #run #noco #foco #fortcollins #healthandwellness #injuryprevention

If you've been having issues with your training, or want to improve your running form, ProActive is here to help! . This week we will discuss the top 3 most common running form issues & how to address them appropriately. . These include: ➡️ Running with too much back extension ➡️ Lack of trunk rotation while running ➡️ Reaching your legs too far out in front of you . Stay tuned for helpful hints on how to fix these common mistakes! . . . #proactiveptcenter #beproactive #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #posturalrestoration #running #run #noco #foco #fortcollins #healthandwellness #injuryprevention

We at ProActive are excited to be sponsoring the Longview Marathon events! Tune in for helpful tips to keep you healthy & on the road! #proactiveptcenter #beproactive #Repost @longviewmarathon • • • • • • We are thrilled to have ProActive Physical Therapy and Performance Center join us for the Long View Marathon and Half Marathon!

How Aaron feels about starting PT school next month at @regis_dpt 🥳 . We're sad to see you go @thescholarsamurai , but can't wait to see the PT that you become. Thanks for all your hard work here at ProActive, & best of luck in your future!! . . . #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapist #proactiveptcenter #beproactive #yougotthis #gradschool #dpt #beamazing

Let's talk ASYMMETRY... . You may not have realized or truly appreciated this before, but we are NOT symmetrical creatures. . We have a RIGHT side that functions differently than our LEFT side. And to function differently on both sides of the body simply means you are human. . To live & thrive we need both sides of our body to function properly. We need both sides of our body working together in order to walk, to run, to jump, to regulate pressure, to digest food, to go to the bathroom, to breathe. . If you're having difficulty accessing one side of your body, you're going to run into problems. The demand of your activity may exceed your body's capability, and that leads to compensation. Over time, compensation leads to injury, pain, dysfunction, and decreased quality of life. . If you're having these issues and you're not addressing each side of your body individually, you may not see the progress you're hoping to see. Despite your best efforts, you may simply be strengthening an unideal pattern or position, and leading to even more compensation. . Find a PT and other medical providers who truly appreciates how the body functions and can help you integrate both sides together. Your body will thank you, and you'll be amazed at how much better you can feel! . . . #proactiveptcenter #beproactive #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #posturalrestorationinstitute #posture #justbreathe #moveyourbody #movement #exercise #healthandwellness

Great job to all of those who joined in & powered uphill for the CO Run this past weekend! You're all amazing! 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️ . A special shout out to the fastest runners & winners of the ProActive Peak Challenge! You guys ROCK! 🏅 . We'll see you all at the top of the hill again next year! ⛰️ . . . #proactiveptcenter #beproactive #coloradorun #running #run #greeneventscolorado #foco #noco #fortcollinsrunningclub #tnt #fortcollins

#Repost @greeneventscolorado • • • • • • 🚨 COLORADO RUN 10k CHALLENGE ALERT 🚨 Win a LIMITED-EDITION @proactiveptcenter YETI TUMBLER by being the first to the top of the hill in the following categories: -First 3 Male & Female Runners Win other fun prizes by being the best in the following categories: -Best Dressed -Most Enthusiastic **Runners must finish the race to be eligible for the hill challenge** #colorado #fortcollins #horsetoothreservoir #springcanyonpark #5k #10k #milesofsmiles #mindovermatter #flatandfast #flatandfurious #toughandup #runningbuddy #greeneventscolorado #sustainablefun #memorialday #10kruck #ruck #challengeyourself #changeyouraltitude #proactiveptcenter #beproactive

Ruth Waller-Liddle had the pleasure of torturing @Andy Collingwood the other day... 😂 ➖ After a hamstring injury causing pain and tightness, Ruth suggested she try Dry Needling on the area. She placed the needles in the muscles associated with Andy’s pain and coupled that with Electrical Stimulation to achieve a greater muscle response. You can see the progression of the muscle twitches throughout the process. And don’t worry...we were laughing WITH Andy, not AT him. 😉 ➖ More information about Dry Needling can be found on our website!

Movement monday 5.18.20