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.

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...

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.

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.

Quad Strength: Your quads are central to shock absorption, force production, joint stability, and efficient movement. Let's unpack what they do and some good quad exercises to add to your routine to optimize your performance.

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.

Your Achilles tendon is the launching pad for every stride—storing and releasing elastic energy, absorbing ground reaction forces, and powering your push-off. We blend data-driven assessment with targeted interventions to help you cultivate an Achilles that’s not just pain-free, but performance-ready.

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

When it comes to achieving peak performance and avoiding injury, rest is just as critical as the sets and reps you complete.

At The Impact Initiative - Woodstock Physical Therapy, we don’t rely on dry needling as a one-size-fits-all solution. We use it strategically—when your system needs a reset, when you’re hitting a wall in your training, or when you’ve plateaued in your movement quality. And then we train your body to keep the change. Because pain-free movement is great—but pain-free performance is what we’re after.

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.

One of the most common complaints of knee pain we see in athletes of all levels is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS).

Building foot strength isn’t just about preventing injury—it’s about unlocking your full potential as a lifter. Here are three targeted exer

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.

The 10% Rule is a simple, time-tested guideline that helps runners safely build endurance while minimizing the risk of injury.

Noisy joints most of the time not a cause for concern. However, if you experience pain, it might be a sign of an underlying issue.