Physical TheraPT

One-on-one physical therapy and athletic training focused on the goal of optimizing healing and movement for the entire body.

09/13/2025

A post-exercise infrared sauna session improves recovery of neuromuscular performance and muscle soreness after resistance exercise training.

A new study by Ahokas et al. (2023), found that a single infrared sauna session after resistance training helped athletes recover faster, feel less sore, and maintain explosive power compared to passive recovery. 🚀💪

🧪 Methods
👥 16 male basketball players
🎲 Randomized crossover: two trials per athlete, 1-week apart
💪 Exercise: complex resistance session (strength + plyometrics)
🔥 Recovery: Infrared sauna (IRS) → ~43 °C, 20 min
vs. Passive sitting recovery

📊 Outcomes: sprint, CMJ, leg press, soreness, recovery perception, sleep, HR/HRV, muscle damage markers

✨ Key Findings
🏀 Explosive jump (CMJ) preserved better with IRS vs passive recovery
🤕 Less soreness + better perceived recovery in IRS condition
❤️ HR ↑ during IRS; HRV ↓ during session → no overnight differences in HR/HRV
✅ IRS = helpful for performance + soreness recovery without harming autonomic recovery overnight

PMID 37398966

09/03/2025

💪 “Habits to Remain Injury-Free, According to Physical Therapists” by

Our very own Heather McGill is featured in The New York Times sharing how smart daily habits—not just workouts—help you stay injury-free.

Full article link in bio!

08/28/2025

💪 Ready to Age Strong? ⁣

In Unbreakable, Dr. Vonda Wright shows you how to take control of your health, build lasting strength, and thrive through every stage of life.⁣ 🌟

This isn’t just about getting older—it’s about getting stronger, smarter, and more powerful with age.⁣

📖 A must-read for anyone who wants to live boldly and age on their own terms.⁣

08/14/2025

Whether you’re training for your upcoming season or working your way back from an injury, remember: focus on the process, not just the outcome. 🏆

Lean on your family, friends, and community to celebrate every win (big AND small) to help you push through plateaus or setbacks. Your mindset is your greatest tool.

📚 Sports psychology resources to explore:

👉 The Champion’s Mind by Jim Afremow – Mental strategies for athletes at every level

👉 Do Hard Things by Steve Magness – Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness

👉 Grit by Angela Duckworth – How perseverance and passion lead to success

👉Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP.org) – Tools and tips for mental performance

08/08/2025

⛳️ The 125th U.S. Amateur Championship is happening this weekend at The Olympic Club — one of golf’s most storied venues and the perfect stage for the oldest USGA tournament, born out of a controversy in 1895 that led to the founding of the itself.

From legends like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods to today’s rising stars, this championship has defined greatness.

Heather will be on of the clinicians on the Performance and Recovery team for the championship, providing hands-on care to help these players compete at their highest level. 💪🏌️‍♂️

08/01/2025

🥕 Veggies, but make it sexy.

If you haven’t flipped through “The Vegetable Eater” by yet, you’re missing out on the ultimate guide to making veggies crave-worthy. 💪🌿 📘

Good news for SF locals: Cara will be at the Fort Mason Farmers Market this Sunday — come say hi, grab a signed copy, and maybe pick up a few tips on chopping like a champ. 🥦📚

📲 Available now on our website to learn more or grab your own copy!

07/27/2025

Youth athletes don’t need to specialize early to succeed—in fact, the opposite might be true. 🔁
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Playing multiple sports builds better coordination, reduces overuse injuries, boosts motivation, and supports total athletic development. 💪
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07/25/2025

🏃‍♀️ Runners, fuel up! 🏃‍♂️
The San Francisco Marathon is coming in hot this weekend—and whether you’re racing or cheering from the sidelines, good food = good energy. 🌟

Here are 4 runner-friendly restaurants in SF serving up clean, delicious meals to keep you energized, balanced, and race-day ready:

🥑 Wildseed (Union St)

🥬 Little Gem (Lower Pac Heights) .restaurant

🍠 Kitava (Mission)

🍔 Seed + Salt (Marina)

🏁 Eat smart, run strong, and enjoy every mile of the weekend. 💥

07/21/2025

🤔 Massage or Physical Therapy? What’s the Right Choice?

If you’ve ever pulled a muscle, twisted your knee, or felt those nagging aches that just won’t quit—you’ve probably wondered:
Should I book a massage or see a physical therapist?

👉 Our latest blog breaks it down for you.
We explain:
• When to choose massage 💆‍♀️
• When physical therapy is the better call 🏃‍♂️
• Why combining both could be your smartest move 🔑

Your recovery doesn’t have to be a guessing game—get clarity and feel confident in your next step.

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07/07/2025

Eleven years ago, we set out to create something different — a clinic where movement is medicine, care is comprehensive and athletes of all kinds feel supported, at every stage of their journey. We are your point guards.

Today, we celebrate not just the years, but every runner, baller, lifter, climber, dancer weekend warrior, teammate and athletic journey we’ve had the privilege to be part of. Whether you’ve been with us since day one or just found us this year — thank you.

Here’s to strong bodies, resilient minds, and a team that shows up for you every step of the way. 💪

07/04/2025

🎆 Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

Wishing you a day full of sunshine, celebration, and just the right amount of movement (and maybe a little rest, too).

Whether you’re hitting the trails, the grill, or just the hammock — don’t forget to hydrate, stretch, and take care of those joints.

Freedom feels even better with good mobility. 💪

06/28/2025

🌈 Happy Pride Month!
We stand with the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate love, identity, and inclusion—today and every day. Our space is one where everyone is welcome, supported, and empowered to thrive. 🏳️‍🌈💪

Shoutout to local organizations creating safe, vibrant spaces in sports:
⚽️ Stonewall Sports
🏈 Sf Gay Football League
🏀 Outloud Sports sports
🏉 SF Fog Rugby

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A strong clinician serves as a liaison for their patients, connecting them to the appropriate resources to navigate their rehabilitation. By providing the tools necessary, a clinician can support their patient as they learn to perform at their highest potential.

We feel that striving for optimal physical performance, not simply functioning without pain, is something each patient deserves. It is our responsibility to help everyone we work with best navigate the ultimate course they have in mind.