Movement & Injury Prevention Tips
Return to Running After Injury: The 3-Phase Framework We Use With Clients | Ask Doctor Heather
Returning to running after injury without a plan is how re-injury happens. Dr. Heather breaks down the 3-phase framework used with clients to rebuild safely. ...more
Injury Prevention
October 19, 2026•2 min read
Gait Analysis: What It Actually Tells You About Your Injury Risk | Ask Doctor
Gait analysis catches injury patterns before they become injuries. Dr. Heather explains what a gait analysis actually looks for and why it matters even if you feel fine. ...more
Injury Prevention
September 29, 2026•1 min read
The Truth About "Runner's Knee" (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) | Ask Doctor Heather
Runner's knee is rarely a knee problem. Dr. Heather explains the VMO and hip mechanics actually driving patellofemoral pain and how to fix them. ...more
Injury Prevention
September 24, 2026•2 min read
Hip Labral Tears in Runners: Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore | Ask Doctor Heather
Most hip pain in runners is muscular, but some cases are structural. Dr. Heather explains the labral tear symptoms that mean it's time for imaging, not more mobility work. ...more
Injury Prevention
September 22, 2026•2 min read
Plantar Fasciitis in Runners: Why Rest Alone Won't Fix It | Ask Doctor Heather
Rest calms plantar fasciitis down, but it doesn't build the tissue capacity to keep it from coming back. Dr. Heather explains the loading protocol that actually works. ...more
Injury Prevention
September 17, 2026•2 min read
IT Band Syndrome: The Real Cause Most Runners Never Fix | Ask Doctor Heather
Foam rolling the IT band doesn't fix it. Dr. Heather explains why IT band syndrome is a hip strength problem, not a tight-tissue problem, and what actually works ...more
Injury Prevention
September 15, 2026•2 min read
