By Dr. Sarah Crawford, PT, DPT, COMT, CMTPT In performance training, finding the balance between “enough” and “too much” stress determines the difference between improvement and burnout. One...
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Does Belly Fat Really Contribute to Low Back Pain? A Physical Therapist’s Take
By Dr. Sarah Crawford, PT, DPT, COMT, CMTPT Low back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults—and if you’ve ever wondered whether carrying a little extra weight around your midsection...
How Small Posture Shifts Can Lead to Big Results – Expert Tips from WAVE Physical Therapy
How Small Posture Shifts Can Lead to Big Results Dr. Sarah Crawford was recently featured in Real Simple for their article, “7 Small Changes That Can Instantly Improve Your Posture (and Save Your...
Why Your Running Store’s Shoe Recommendation Could Be Sabotaging Your Performance
By Dr. Jackie Sanders PT, DPT The Problem Most Runners Face (But Don't Realize) You walk into a specialty running store, excited to invest in proper footwear. The staff watches you run on a...
Are Your Shoes Helping or Hurting? The Truth About Foot Pain and Plantar Fasciitis
By Dr. Sarah Crawford, PT, DPT, COMT, CMTPT If you’ve ever experienced a sharp, nagging pain in your heel—especially with those first few steps out of bed—you’re likely familiar with plantar...
The Power of the Glute Bridge: Why This Simple Move Should Be in Everyone’s Routine
Featuring insight from Dr. Sarah Crawford, PT, DPT, COMT, CMTPT You’ve probably seen or even done a glute bridge before. It's that floor-based move where you lie on your back, press through your...
Why Stretching Isn’t Always the Solution to Feeling Tight
If you've ever felt "tight" in your hamstrings, hip flexors, or calves and immediately dropped to the floor for a long stretch, you're not alone. For decades, stretching has been the go-to remedy...
Why Gentle Myofascial Release Might Be the Missing Piece for Your Chronic Pain
If you've been living with chronic neck, back, or hip pain, you've probably tried everything. Deep tissue massages that left you sore for days. Aggressive stretching routines that seemed to make...
8 Tools to Protect Your Child from Year-Round Sports Pressure and Overuse Injuries.
It starts with good intentions. Your child shows a spark—maybe they love soccer, can’t stop talking about gymnastics, or swim laps with focus beyond their years. A coach notices their potential. A...
As Featured in Real Simple: Dr. Sarah Crawford Shares How Small Posture Shifts Can Lead to Big Results
Dr. Sarah Crawford was recently featured in Real Simple for their article, “7 Small Changes That Can Instantly Improve Your Posture (and Save Your Back),” where she shared practical, everyday tips...