by Jen Nieset | Jun 24, 2025 | Blog Posts
Summer has arrived with a vengeance here in Northeast Ohio—and that means sweat-drenched runs, early wakeups, and the all-important focus on recovery. Whether you’re building base miles or preparing for fall racing, how you train now can make all the difference...
by Jen Nieset | Apr 22, 2025 | Blog Posts
Knee Pain: Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It Knee pain is more than just an inconvenience—it can affect your ability to move, work, and enjoy life. At Fit 4 Life Physical Therapy, we help active adults and athletes overcome knee pain with personalized,...
by Jen Nieset | Apr 14, 2025 | Blog Posts
Lately, I’ve been learning more about something that feels like a missing puzzle piece in the world of running injuries and performance: RED-S, or Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport. It’s when your body doesn’t get enough fuel to support what you’re asking it to...
by Jen Nieset | Apr 6, 2025 | Blog Posts
If you caught our last blog on Common Injuries in Growing Athletes, you know we broke things down into three buckets: tendon, bone, and growth plate injuries. We talked about how those open growth plates—known as apophyses—can be 2–5 times weaker than surrounding...
by Jen Nieset | Apr 1, 2025 | Blog Posts
Back pain is a prevalent issue in today’s workforce, affecting employees across various industries. Whether you’re stationed at a desk or engaged in physically demanding tasks, understanding the causes of back pain and implementing preventive measures is...
