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Endometriosis Uncovered: Understanding, Advocating, and How Physical Therapy Can Help
Physical therapy plays a powerful role in pain reduction, functional capacity, and quality of life.

Miranda Arrington
Jun 13 min read


Why Does My Back Hurt When I Sit Too Long?
Many active adults, hybrid athletes, and runners are surprised when something as simple as sitting triggers back pain. At The Impact Initiative Physical Therapy & Performance, we see this every week in our clinics offering physical therapy in Woodstock and Canton, GA. The good news: sitting‑related back pain is common, understandable, and highly treatable. What’s Actually Causing the Pain? Your body is designed to move. When you sit for long periods, especially in the same po

Eileen Herriott
May 122 min read


Is It Normal for Your Knees to Hurt When You Run or Work Out?
Knee pain isn’t something you should just accept. BUT not every ache or “off” feeling means something is wrong.

Miranda Arrington
May 43 min read


Why Resistance Training Is a Non-Negotiable for Longevity Health and Performance
We’re often diagnosed with disease and dysfunction far too late. The real decline starts years, sometimes decades, before symptoms appear.
What you do now matters more than you think.

Miranda Arrington
Apr 63 min read


Why Am I Leaking, Feeling Heavy, or Losing Core Control During Lifts and Runs?
Leaking or pelvic heaviness during lifts and runs? Learn why hybrid athletes experience pressure issues and how performance physical therapy in Woodstock, GA and Canton, GA can help you stay strong and resilient.

Eileen Herriott
Mar 102 min read


Why You Don’t Need Pain to Work With a Performance Physical Therapist
While physical therapy absolutely helps people recover from pain, a performance physical therapist goes far beyond that. At The Impact Initiative Physical Therapy & Performance, we work with active adults, athletes, and fitness-minded individuals who want to move better, get stronger, and stay injury-free even if they feel great right now.

Miranda Arrington
Mar 23 min read


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

Eileen Herriott
Feb 93 min read


Love at First Step: How to Build a Better Running Relationship This Spring
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.

Miranda Arrington
Feb 23 min read


Understanding Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE): How to Use It to Achieve Your Training Goals
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.

Eileen Herriott
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Why Cash-Based Care Lets Us Give You the Physical Therapy You Actually Need
At The Impact Initiative - Woodstock Physical Therapy, we’ve chosen a different path: no insurance billing, no packed schedules, no passing you between providers. That means every minute of your session is about you—your movement, your goals, your results. Here’s why our model matters and what it means for your recovery and performance.

Blake Carter
Jun 27, 20252 min read
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