Langford Sports and Physical Therapy

Langford Sports and Physical Therapy We are movement specialists who understand that pain-free movement is essential to living your life We don’t just hand you a plan.

As a partner in your physical health journey, we’re here to assist you and make the process as easy as possible. We work with you on a personal level to ensure a therapy plan meets your needs and abilities. We are emotionally invested in seeing you succeed. You’ll see a difference from your first visit. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaA-u3uBN4Nxc88i4VqI98A

Views from the 39th annual Run for the Zoo this morning 🐾🌞Nothing better than a morning filled with movement, community,...
05/03/2026

Views from the 39th annual Run for the Zoo this morning 🐾🌞

Nothing better than a morning filled with movement, community, and a few wild views along the way. From first-time runners to seasoned racers, today was all about showing up, having fun, and supporting a great cause right here in Albuquerque.

Whether you ran, walked, or cheered from the sidelines, events like this are a reminder of how good it feels to move together 💪

Already thinking about the next one? Let’s keep you moving strong, pain-free, and ready for whatever’s ahead.

04/29/2026

perhaps not… not when your body needs something more specific 😏

we treat the root of the issue with a comprehensive plan, not just manual therapy 💪

04/18/2026

Just another day at Langford 🙃

Returning to running postpartum (PP) can feel like a long and uncertain road — but the key is remembering that progress ...
04/02/2026

Returning to running postpartum (PP) can feel like a long and uncertain road — but the key is remembering that progress happens on your body’s timeline, not anyone else’s. 💙

There’s no one-size-fits-all plan. Factors like sleep, nutrition, breastfeeding, pelvic floor symptoms, and any history of pain all play a role in how your body adapts and progresses.

As you build back:
💡 Pay attention to your symptoms — pain, breath holding, or loss of form are signs you may not be ready to progress yet
💡 Master each phase before moving on
💡 Focus on quality of movement over rushing the timeline

And most importantly — having guidance matters. Working with a pelvic floor physical therapist can help assess your readiness, support your recovery, and safely guide your return to running.
You don’t have to figure it out alone. 💪

03/25/2026

🦵 Jumping is powerful. Landing is protective.

Most athletes train how high they can jump…
But how you land matters just as much, if not more.

Poor landing mechanics can increase stress on the:
• Knees
• Ankles
• Hips
• Low back

Over time, that extra stress raises injury risk for issues like ACL tears, ankle sprains, and tendon pain.

✅ Good landing mechanics help:
• Absorb force through the hips and glutes
• Keep knees tracking properly

• Improve balance and control
• Reduce unnecessary joint load
• Improve performance consistency

At our clinic, we don’t just strengthen muscles, we coach how your body handles impact. Better mechanics = safer movement + better performance.

If you jump, cut, sprint, or change direction in your sport, landing mechanics aren’t optional, they’re essential.

💬 Want to know how your landing looks? We assess it every day.

03/17/2026

Our therapists, Cesca and Lisa, got a first-hand taste of advanced return to sport training at the inaugural Barbell Rehab Sports Performance Certification course this weekend in Denver 💪

They can’t wait to push their athletes to the next level in the clinic! ⚽️🏃🏼‍♀️🏈

Big congratulations to Stacy for passing her PEAT exam today and wrapping up her clinical rotation at Langford North Val...
03/06/2026

Big congratulations to Stacy for passing her PEAT exam today and wrapping up her clinical rotation at Langford North Valley last week! 🎉

Throughtout her diamond the clinic Stacy showed dedication to learning strong, clinical reasoning and genuine commitment of patients. It’s been great watching her grow as a future PT!!

Your pelvic position changes your pressure — and your pressure changes your symptoms.When you lift with an over-arched l...
03/03/2026

Your pelvic position changes your pressure — and your pressure changes your symptoms.

When you lift with an over-arched low back, pressure shifts downward and the pelvic floor takes on more load.
When you lift tucked under, the system shortens and pressure can’t distribute well.

Either way, your core (diaphragm, abdominals, pelvic floor, and deep back muscles) can’t manage pressure efficiently if your pelvis isn’t neutral.

That’s when we see leaking, heaviness, hip tightness, low back discomfort, or glute gripping.

Neutral doesn’t mean flat — it means ribs stacked over pelvis, 360° breath expansion, and balanced pressure (not max bracing).

If you’re having pelvic symptoms during lifting, your pressure strategy might be the missing piece. 💪

👏 Skills Lab Spotlight at Our Clinic! 👏This month Stacy, a 3rd-year DPT student from UNM, led an awesome skills lab on r...
02/27/2026

👏 Skills Lab Spotlight at Our Clinic! 👏

This month Stacy, a 3rd-year DPT student from UNM, led an awesome skills lab on rhythmic stabilization and its role in treating upper extremity athletes! 💪🏽🏐⚾️

Rhythmic stabilization is a neuromuscular re-education technique that challenges the shoulder and arm to maintain stability against unpredictable resistance. For overhead athletes — like baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, and swimmers — this is huge. Why? Because sport isn’t predictable. Your shoulder has to react, adjust, and control movement in real time.
🔹 Improves dynamic shoulder stability
🔹 Enhances joint proprioception (body awareness)
🔹 Builds endurance in key stabilizing muscles

She did a fantastic job teaching progressions, cueing techniques, and sport-specific applications. It’s exciting to see the next generation of physical therapists building strong clinical reasoning skills while helping our athletes perform at their best.

If you’re an overhead athlete dealing with shoulder pain or looking to improve performance, we’d love to help you build strength that translates directly to your sport.

Did you know that being stressed or afraid can actually make pain feel worse?Pain isn’t just a direct response to tissue...
02/26/2026

Did you know that being stressed or afraid can actually make pain feel worse?

Pain isn’t just a direct response to tissue damage. Research shows that pain is a decision your brain makes based on the information it receives — and how safe or threatened your nervous system feels.

When you’re stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, your internal “alarm system” becomes more sensitive. That means movements or sensations that might normally feel manageable can trigger a stronger pain response.

This is one reason why breathing exercises, relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness can be powerful tools in pain management. Calming the nervous system can reduce pain intensity and help your body become more receptive to movement and exercise.

If you’re living with chronic pain and want to better understand how to manage it, we’re here to help. Let’s work on retraining the alarm system together. 💙

We’re excited to share that one of our Clinicians, Steve, recently completed his Level 2 Functional Dry Needling Certifi...
02/20/2026

We’re excited to share that one of our Clinicians, Steve, recently completed his Level 2 Functional Dry Needling Certification through Evidence In Motion 🎉

This advanced training will expand Steve’s capabilities with higher-level spinal, core, and extremity techniques, allowing him to treat more complex movement and pain patterns with greater precision. Continued education like this ensures we’re always bringing the most current, evidence-based care to our patients.

🏀 Back on the court! 🏀Huge congratulations to one of our patients, Mateo, on returning to basketball after putting in th...
01/20/2026

🏀 Back on the court! 🏀

Huge congratulations to one of our patients, Mateo, on returning to basketball after putting in the work and trusting the rehab process. From early sessions to full-speed play, this was all about consistency, resilience, and doing the little things right.

Nothing beats seeing our patients get back to the activities they love—stronger, more confident, and game-ready. Well done! 💪👏

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4400 Lead Avenue SE
Albuquerque, NM
87108

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+15052663655

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