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.

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.

Training fast-twitch fibers can play a key role in enhancing reactive reflexes, balance, and strength.

If you’re an active adult, runner, hybrid athlete, CrossFitter, or just training hard and dealing with tight, cranky areas that keep slowing you down—cupping could be a great addition to your recovery plan.

Allowing your knees to move past your toes can be perfectly safe and even necessary depending on your body, squat technique, and goals.

In this blog, we’ll dive into the science behind recovery, how to speed it up, and how to make the most out of every training session.

Believe it or not, sleep can be the secret weapon in your recovery journey! Let’s dive into why sleep is SO important during rehab.

At Impact Initiative in Woodstock, GA, we offer specialized physical therapy to help individuals find relief from TMJ pain.

Running assessment is essential for all runners, from beginners to elite athletes. It helps identify biomechanical inefficiencies that...

This guide will walk you through the steps to build and maintain resilient ankles.

In the pursuit of peak physical performance, it's easy to get caught up in the grind—pushing harder, training longer, and striving for...

MRIs have a significant drawback—they often reveal abnormalities that may not actually be causing any issues or symptoms.

Consistency with your home exercise program (HEP) is the key to maximizing on your PT sessions and creating lasting results.

Whether you're aiming to build muscle, lose fat, improve endurance, or simply maintain a healthy lifestyle, a clear and intentional plan is

Understanding and optimizing your gait can significantly boost your running performance and reduce the risk of injury.

When you experience pain, it's often your body's way of signaling that something is wrong. Ignoring these signals can lead to more serious p

Welcome to The Impact Initiative Physical Therapy & Performance blog, where we believe that movement is medicine for a healthy, vibrant...

Whether you're an athlete striving for greatness, a busy professional aiming to excel, or simply someone who wants to feel their best every

In a world where health often takes a backseat until a problem arises, the idea of proactively investing in your well-being can seem...