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Onward Physical Therapy Bellingham

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Onward Physical Therapy Bellingham

Performance Based Physical Therapy serving active individuals in the Bellingham area! This is Performance Physical Therapy! This is the Onward difference.

ONWARD BELLINGHAM’S MISSION:
Eliminating pain and maximizing performance for active individuals in the Bellingham area! When you see one of our physical therapists at Onward Bellingham, you aren’t just “going to PT”. You’ve now got someone on your team and in your corner dedicated to keeping you living and performing at your peak. We’re obsessed with getting you the results you deserve and constantly tailoring your plan to ensure you get there.⁠

We want you to know, without a doubt, that Onward Bellingham is the place for you, and are pleased to offer free phone consultations with one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy!

11/19/2025

In an age where everyone’s an online “guru,” we’re here to cut through the noise and bring real, high quality education straight to Bellingham.

We’re kicking off 2026 with four powerhouse courses led by true experts:

• Lower Body Dry Needling —  January 9–11

• Running Resiliency —  January 31–February 1

• Upper Body Dry Needling —  March 20–22

• IBFI Bike Fitting Certification (Level 1 & 2) —  May 16–17

We hope to see you there. Let’s level up together.

10/29/2025

Your Achilles doesn’t care how much it hurts it cares how much you load it!
A study looked at 12 common rehab exercises for runners with Achilles pain and measured how much force each one puts through the tendon.
The results?
* Simple things like heel raises and walking put 1–3x your bodyweight through the tendon.
* Running, hopping, and jumping put 5–6x your bodyweight through it.
* And here’s the kicker: pain and load weren’t related. (More load didn’t always mean more pain!)
What this means: To get your Achilles ready for running again, you’ve got to progress beyond slow, heavy heel raises and add faster, springier work like hops and skips. A little pain is okay, progress is what matters.
At Onward Physical Therapy, we use research like this to get runners out of pain and back to performance.

(Research from Sancho et al., Physical Therapy in Sport, 2023)

10/08/2025

A recent systematic review by Figueiredo et al. concluded that a small tweak in your stride can make a big impact. Research shows that increasing your running cadence by 5–10% can reduce impact forces on your knees, hips, and shins Lower risk of patellofemoral pain, shin splints, and stress fractures Improve alignment and control All without increasing your energy cost
 A slightly quicker cadence means a shorter stride and less overstriding thus smoother landings. Your foot lands closer to your center of mass, reducing stress and improving efficiency.
This works well for runners dealing with knee pain, shin splints, general impact pain

A 5–10% cadence boost is one of the simplest, most effective ways to run stronger, safer, and longer.

03/26/2025

Calcaneal apophysitis (Sever’s disease) is defined as an irritation and inflammation of the growth plate (apophysis) at the back of the heel bone (calcaneus) in bones with “open” growth plates = children and adolescents. Symptoms usually improve after it closes, typically around ages 14-16. HOWEVER, in an athlete with closed growth plates, this can present as achilles tendon irritation, so take some caution with “just waiting” it out.

It is pretty darn common in athletes that run a lot (soccer, track, xc, etc.), undergo repetitive lower extremity impact (gymnasts), have high volumes of training, train year-round in 1 sport, and are going through or just have gone through a growth spurt.

It’s a VERY manageable issue and rarely leads to worse injury, from my experience. If they have to take some time off of their sport, these athletes usually get back to activity quickly!

03/18/2025

Meet the Onward Physical Therapy team!

Each of our expert clinicians brings a unique specialty to help you move, perform, and feel your best.

Kasia: Focused on youth & adolescent sports, gymnastics, CrossFit and weightligting. From young competitors to experienced lifters, she keeps athletes performing at their peak!

Heather: Specializing in pregnancy & postpartum rehab, pelvic health, and fitness/lifestyle management. Helping moms stay strong, active, and pain-free!

Alex: Your go-to for CrossFit & weightlifting, running gait analysis, and professional bike fitting. Whether you’re chasing a PR or recovering from an injury, he’s got you covered!

No matter your sport or movement goals, we’re here to help you stay strong and injury-free. Ready to take the next step? Let’s get after it!

02/12/2025

Save the date and save your spot! Free injury screens Saturday February 15th from 9 to 10:30 at .mountain.strength

Dealing with a nagging injury and not sure how to proceed. We have you covered. Free 15 minute screen with a Physical Therapist to discuss your injury and get a plan moving forward so you can stay in the gym where you belong. You can sign up either at the link in our bio or scan the QR code at Iron Mountain. All are welcome

02/04/2025

Save the date and save your spot! Free injury screens Saturday February 8th from 9:30 to 11 during and after the Saturday class.

Dealing with a nagging injury and not sure how to proceed. We have you covered. Free 15 minute screen with a Physical Therapist to discuss your injury and get a plan moving forward so you can stay in the gym where you belong. You can sign up either at the link in our bio or scan the QR code on the wall at ProFitness Northwest. All are welcome

01/24/2025

We are cheering on as she competes this weekend. It’s awesome to see her hard work pay off as she gets to compete along side some of the best in the business. You can watch her live on the instagram page and youtube channel. Crush it katie!

01/17/2025

Save the date and save your spot! Free injury screens Saturday January 25th at 10:30-12 after the community class at Kulshan CrossFit. Dealing with a nagging injury and not sure how to proceed. We have you covered. Free 15 minute screen with a Physical Therapist to discuss your injury and get a plan moving forward so you can stay in the gym where you belong. You can sign up either at the link in our bio or scan the QR code on the whiteboard at Kulshan CrossFit. All are welcome, you do not have to be a member.

01/16/2025

We understand how busy life can get! Virtual appointments can be great when:

- That early postpartum time before you are ready too be out and about
- You can’t find time to get to an in person appointment
- It’s easier not to have to pack up all the kids things to come in (your kids are always welcome at our clinic though!)
- You live anywhere in Washington but not easy driving distance to Bellingham
- Or you just want to have an appointment from the comfort of your own home!

There are soooo many things we can cover through virtual pelvic floor visits. We can talk about urinary incontinence, break down lifting mechanics to get back into the gym postpartum, discuss returning to intimacy, provide advice on healthy habits for pelvic floor function, and SO MUCH MORE

01/05/2025

Stop by Saturday Feb 1st from 8–10 AM for a FREE 15 min injury screen with a doctor of physical therapy from Onward Bellingham. Whether it’s a nagging pain or you want to prevent injuries before they happen, we’ve got you covered.

✅ Quick assessments ✅ Personalized advice ✅ Injury prevention tips

Let’s keep you strong, healthy, and ready to crush your next workout at JD! 💪🔥

📍 Where: JD Elite 1420 Meador Ave K-101 🕗 When: Feb 1st 8–10 AM

Link in bio, below, or on the QR code on the flyer at JD Elite to save a spot!

https://calendly.com/onwardbellingham/free-injury-screens-with-a-physical-therapist

12/30/2024

Physical therapy friends! Pelvic Live and Professional Bike Fit are coming to Bellingham this spring!

If you are local it’s a great time to hop on these courses. Not local? Make a trip out of it and come see everything Bellingham has to offer! We would love to have you join.

All ICE courses will increase in price starting Jan 2025, so if you are thinking about signing up now is the time to do it!

Address

1211 Granary Avenue Suite 102
Bellingham, WA
98225

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 7pm
Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 7pm
Saturday	7am - 7pm

Website

https://onwardbellingham.com/

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