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.

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.

At The Impact Initiative, we partner with youth athletes to build resilient bodies, fine-tune movement patterns, and lay the foundation for lifelong performance and injury resilience.

At The Impact Initiative, we’re trading our clinic tables for running shoes this October as we tackle the Marine Corps Marathon - our very first Marathon! Training for your first 26.2 miles is as much about smart preparation as it is about mileage. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned hybrid athlete stepping into the marathon world, here’s how we’re structuring our build-up—and how you can follow along pain-free.

At The Impact Initiative - Woodstock Physical Therapy, we’ve worked with enough athletes to know: not all “tight” hips are actually tight. Sometimes, the issue isn’t stiffness—it’s weakness. And treating them the same way? That’s where frustration and plateaus begin.

When we talk about muscle activation, we’re talking about building intentional movement pathways that translate to stronger lifts, better running mechanics, and injury resilience.

A proper warmup is about priming your body for peak performance while reducing your risk of injury.

Let's unpack the essentials of hybrid athletic training to help you develop the strength and endurance required for events like Hyrox/Deka.

Prioritizing rotator cuff strength and mobility not only enhances performance but also protects you from setbacks.

Returning to sport isn’t just about getting back to baseline—it’s about fortifying the body against future setbacks.