Strong Together: The hip–pelvic floor connection explained for hybrid athletes, runners, and lifters. Performance physical therapy in Woodstock & Canton, GA.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a CrossFit athlete wanting to improve your engine, or a weekend warrior gearing up for spring races, a healthy relationship with running doesn’t happen by accident. Just like any great partnership, it requires communication, consistency, and a bit of TLC.

If you are an athlete in Cherokee county looking to take your performance to the next level, consider working with a performance physical therapist! This will help to prevent injury, improve recovery, and optimize performance.

Strong, mobile hips are essential for athletic performance. At The Impact Initiative Physical Therapy & Performance in Woodstock and Canton, GA, our performance physical therapy programs improve hip strength, hip mobility, and hip coordination to help athletes move better, stay pain‑free, and perform at a higher level.

If you’re searching for physical therapy in Woodstock, GA or physical therapy in Canton, GA, it’s important to work with a provider who does more than just treat symptoms. At The Impact Initiative Physical Therapy & Performance, our focus is helping active adults, hybrid athletes, runners, and everyday movers uncover the root cause behind their pain, so they can move better, perform better, and stay strong for life.

Learn what to expect at your first physical therapy visit in Cherokee County, GA. The Impact Initiative PT in Woodstock & Canton helps active adults and athletes recover and perform at their best.

Boost performance with RPE! Learn how fitness forward and evidence-based physical therapists at the Impact Initiative in Woodstock and Canton, Georgia, help athletes train smarter and recover stronger.

The holiday season is here: full of family, travel, good food, and a schedule that can feel all over the place. Between shorter days, colder weather, and endless events, our usual routines can easily fall off track. But here’s the thing: staying active during the holidays isn’t about punishment or “earning” your food, it’s about protecting your body, mind, and energy when stress is high and time feels short.

Ankle mobility plays a key role in athletic performance, injury prevention, and efficient movement. Learn how to improve ankle dorsiflexion and performance with guidance from Woodstock Physical Therapy experts at The Impact Initiative.

Plantar Fasciitis is a common condition that affects many individuals, especially those who are active in sports, running, or even standing for long periods during the day. At The Impact Initiative Physical Therapy and Performance, we specialize in treating plantar fasciitis and helping our patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to their active lives.

Learn about the most common running injuries and how performance physical therapy helps prevent them. Woodstock & Canton, GA PT experts explain.

Early specialization happens when a child focuses on one sport, year-round, before puberty, usually before age 12, often with little to no time off for rest or participation in other sports.

Learn how to train for HYROX by balancing running, strength, and tapering. Woodstock & Canton physical therapy experts share tips for hybrid athletes.

Tapering reduces training volume before a race or competition to boost performance, improve recovery, and prevent fatigue. Learn how to taper effectively.

Whether you're new to HYROX or looking to take your training to the next level, working with a performance physical therapist can be a game-changer in helping you not only prepare for the event but also optimize your performance and reduce the risk of injury.

It’s easy to assume that shoulder or upper back pain comes from overuse, poor posture, or muscle strain in those specific areas—but sometimes, the source lies higher up, in your cervical spine (neck). This is why a thorough assessment of your neck is critical when evaluating shoulder and upper back pain.

Shin splints aren’t a mysterious curse of running—they’re a stress response in the muscles and fascia that attach to your tibia (shin bone).

Shoulder pain is a common complaint we see in our clinic—whether you’re pressing heavy, swimming laps, or simply reaching overhead to...

Optimizing running cadence isn’t about mindlessly raising your step rate—it’s about tuning your mechanics, reducing harmful loads, and unlocking smoother, more economical running. Start by measuring your baseline, then experiment with small increases.

Pre-hab, or preventative rehabilitation, is one of the most effective ways to maintain mobility, strength, and overall quality of life as we grow older.