Valley Physical Therapy and Sports Performance

12/17/2025

Hey everyone, I wanted to share our special bonus episode of the Runner's Doc Podcast. Enjoy! 😃

Welcome back to the Runner's Doc Podcast. We know it's been a while, so we're back with a special bonus episode! What's the bonus? You're going to have to wa...

12/16/2025

The technique of the week is the 3-point side lift. This is a great way to develop side to side strength. Check it out! To learn more about how we can help with your weaknesses and muscle imbalances send us a DM or schedule a discovery call/visit.

12/11/2025

What is the tripod of support and why is it important for balance and stability? If you have balance deficits and frequent ankle sprains, training your brain to be aware of the tripod of support and weight shifting can be a game changer. Check out the video to learn more. If you’ve been having frequent ankle sprains and are ready for a change DM us or click the link in the bio to schedule a free consult! We’d love to help you out!

12/09/2025

Mélanie, thank you for your support and for the opportunity to work with you. Getting our patients back to their sport and performing at a higher level is the most rewarding feeling!

12/05/2025

So many great take aways from the Postural Restoration Institute Advanced Integration course yesterday, but here is one of my favorites and an important thing to keep in mind clinically: “There is no such thing as a primary muscle of respiration, every muscle in your body knows when you’re inhaling and exhaling.” - Ron Hruska ,

11/26/2025

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to thank you all for supporting us and tell you how grateful I am for giving me the opportunity to do what I love. I hope each and every one of you enjoy some quality time with your families.

11/26/2025

Sarah, thank you for the great review and more importantly, thank you for choosing us to be a part of your running journey. There’s so much satisfaction in helping patients achieve their goals and we’re grateful you gave us that opportunity.

11/20/2025

This week’s technique of the week is the single leg trunk rotation exercise. This technique is a great way to improve foot and ankle stability during trunk rotation which is an essential part of walking and running. Give this a shot and see how well you can do this exercise. If you’re having a lot of difficulty with it, give us a call and we’ll develop a program to build your foot and ankle stability.

11/18/2025

What are stupid feet? Stupid feet refers to feet that have trouble sensing the floor and where they are in space. One of the most important things we do in building a rehab program is make sure you’re in the right shoes and that you can sense the floor. If you can’t sense the floor, higher level functional exercises won’t be effective like they should be. Stop letting an issue like this derail your program and contact us to find out how you can address this problem!

11/14/2025

Good luck to all the Harrisonburg Runners competing this weekend. Bridgewater College Cross Country will be at their regional meet in Salem, VA; and will be at Every Woman’s Marathon in Scottsdale, AZ; and tons of Excel Rocktown Runners will be at the Richmond Marathon/Half Marathon including: just to name a few. Let’s take a moment to wish these athletes good luck and show them all the support they have back at home!

11/13/2025

Check out this week's technique of the week: the box step up with march! Better yet, work this into your weekly exercise routine!

The step up with march exercise is a great exercise for improving quadriceps and glute strength as well as single limb stability. It's an effective exercise ...

11/13/2025

The technique of the week is the step up with a march. This is a great exercise for improving glute and quadriceps recruitment during the push off phase of gait. It’s also a great exercises for strengthening these muscles and improving single leg stability. Give it a shot and DM us with questions or tap the link in the bio to schedule a free discovery visit or call.