Starting March 14th, Body One Physical Therapy will begin offering a free, virtual eight-week injury prevention program specifically created for runners as the Indianapolis Mini Marathon approaches in May. The program will be led by Dr. Tara Dawson, who is a runner herself and is...
As we head into colder weather while still fighting the pandemic, many gyms limit occupancy, and plenty of us have limited our in-person workouts. For people used to the social aspect of a shared training session, it can grow lonely and frustrating - especially for...
When you're taking advantage of some extra-warm fall weather, you may be more likely to overdo your activity, leading to possible overuse injury. Whether you've had a busy summer season or you've been less active, overuse injury can strike anyone under the right (or wrong)...
Rest. It sounds simple, but so many of us fail to do it very well - even when our bodies demand it. Whether it's work, family, fitness, or other demands stealing your energy, getting enough rest is key to staying healthy and recovering after a...
ACL injuries can be both painful and serious; as with so many conditions, preventing an injury is better than having to treat one later. In this video, Body One's Dr. Matt Zaudtke shares some helpful info about the ACL, as well as ways to help...
You're putting in the time, energy, and effort toward your fitness goals, so how do you know that it's all paying off? There are some pretty reliable signs that your body is adjusting well to training, which should keep you motivated to keep it up;...
Weight lifting isn't just for the bulky guys at the gym working on “mirror muscles” or extra-toned fitness models - weight lifting is something that can benefit people for several important reason. Yes, even you. Yes, even if you've never lifted weights before. Now that we've...
You likely ended up in your physical therapist's office through no fault or planning of your own; however, the way you leave physical therapy has a lot to do with you! While your physical therapist has years of education, training, and experience in his/her tool...
You've made it! After weeks (or months) of training, you've finally hit the period known as “tapering.” Whether it's for a marathon, bike ride, triathlon, or other athletic competition, the taper is the period where your major training winds down leading up to the big...
Tendonitis – what is it, do you have it, and if so, what can you do to get back to your normal daily life? We break down this common injury and the best ways to treat your pain so you can get back to your...
