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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!

03/03/2026

If there’s one thing we’re passionate about, it’s keeping you active and healthy. That means you, in the gym, earning your fitness.
We believe the fitter and stronger you stay, the further you are from sickness and injury.
But we also know how frustrating it is when pain stops you in your tracks.
A cranky low back during deadlifts.
A pinchy shoulder pressing overhead.
A sharp pain in your knee that won’t let you run or jump.
That’s where we come in.
We’re here to calm the fears, give you a clear plan, and keep you moving forward, not sitting on the sidelines. Injuries don’t have to define this season for you.
So free injury screens are back.
We’ve love working with the community, from working with members in the clinic to working out at the gym.
No gimmicks. No catch. Just honest, helpful advice.
Give us 15 minutes. We’ll give you clarity and a path forward.
If you’re dealing with something that just won’t go away, don’t wait.
Click the link in bio or scan the QR code at and let’s get you back to doing what you love, without pain.

02/26/2026

If there’s one thing we’re passionate about, it’s keeping you active and healthy. That means you, in the gym, earning your fitness.
We believe the fitter and stronger you stay, the further you are from sickness and injury.
But we also know how frustrating it is when pain stops you in your tracks. A cranky low back during deadlifts. A pinchy shoulder pressing overhead. A sharp pain in your knee that won’t let you run.
That’s where we come in.
We’re here to calm the fears, give you a clear plan, and keep you moving forward, not sitting on the sidelines. Injuries don’t have to define this season for you.
So free injury screens are back.
We’ve love working with the community, from working with members in the clinic to dropping into classes.
We reached out because we wanted to do more.
No gimmicks. No catch. Just honest, helpful advice.
Give us 15 minutes. We’ll give you clarity and a path forward.
If you’re dealing with something that just won’t go away, don’t wait.
Click the link in bio or scan the QR code at and let’s get you back to doing what you love, without pain.

We will see you March 7th after the Saturday class

02/04/2026

The “best” exercise program on paper doesn’t matter if you hate it, dread it, or never come back to it.

Real progress comes from movement you enjoy, the kind you look forward to, return to consistently, and can actually sustain.

That consistency builds strength, confidence, and resilience over time. Not perfection.

Find what you enjoy.
That’s where progress lives.

01/31/2026

Because no one ever said “I wish I was weaker” and so many other great reframes 🖤

01/23/2026

When performance is everything, we handle the recovery

Trusted with the fittest on earth at the 2026 CrossFit Games

01/15/2026

Numbness isn’t part of cycling.

Pain, tingling, or loss of sensation during or after rides is your body asking for change not something to push through. Research shows these symptoms are often related to nerve compression from prolonged saddle pressure, posture, and training load.

The good news? Early adjustments and the right rehab can keep you riding comfortably and confidently.

Chiaramonte et al. 2021

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!

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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