Barefoot running

Barefoot running

Barefoot running exercises Barefoot running continues to be a headliner in the running world. This week’s blog will provide some suggestions on exercises to perform to transition to barefoot running. In order to transition to barefoot running it is crucial to...
Aqua Running

Aqua Running

Take the Plunge with Aqua Running! Are aches, pains, and injuries keeping you off your feet? Or are you becoming lackadaisical with your routine running regimen and in need of a change? Aqua running, or simply stationary running in water, may be the perfect solution....
Meet our new Physical Therapist Assistant!

Meet our new Physical Therapist Assistant!

Aspire Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is thrilled to announce  the hiring of Jessica Schroeder, PTA to our therapy team. Jessica has worked in the outpatient physical therapy setting as well as in the skilled nursing facility setting. She attended Western...
Ankle Sprains

Ankle Sprains

Sprains are a common and often under-appreciated injury of the ankle.  For those unfortunate enough to have actually sprained an ankle, it is not an injury to be taken lightly.  An ankle sprain involves overstretching and tearing the ligaments and sometimes tendons of...
Achilles Tendon Pain

Achilles Tendon Pain

Achilles Tendinits (or Tendinosis?) (or Tendonopathy?) Many runners have experienced or heard of “Achilles tendinitis.”  This condition usually presents as a painful enlarged tendon at the base of the calf as it attaches to the heel bone.  It typically prevents people...