Most people think of physical therapy as something you start after an injury — once pain shows up, mobility drops, or daily life becomes harder than it used to be. But the latest research in rehabilitation, longevity, and sports performance all point to a different truth: The smartest thing you can do for your future health is start “prehab” long before you need rehab.
Food & Inflammation: How What You Eat Impacts How You Feel
Estimated read time: 3 minutesBy: Evolve Physical Therapy & Performance Team The Link Between Nutrition and Inflammation Inflammation isn’t always a bad thing — in fact, it’s part of how your body heals after hard training or injury.But when inflammation becomes chronic (from stress, poor sleep, or the wrong foods), it stops being helpful and starts slowing your recovery, energy, and performance.
Training Through Fatigue: How Low Readiness Limits Performance in HYROX Athletes
Estimated read time: 3–4 minutes By: Evolve Physical Therapy & Wellness Why Fatigue Matters More Than You Think If you’re training for HYROX or any other fitness event, you already know fatigue is part of the game, but how you manage it determines whether you adapt or break down. New research in hybrid and endurance athletes shows that training under chronic fatigue or “low readiness” states doesn’t just limit performance — it rewires how your body responds to training. (Aydapage et al., 2024)
Tendon Physiology and Load Progression: Why You Can’t “Stretch Out” Tendon Pain
Estimated read time: 3–4 minutes The Truth About Tendon Pain If you’ve ever been told to “just stretch it out” when your Achilles, knee, or elbow started to ache — you’re not alone.For years, that advice was the norm. But modern research is clear: tendons don’t respond to stretching the same way muscles do. When you feel that stiff, achy, or burning sensation in a tendon, whether it’s your Achilles after a long run or your elbow after lifting — it’s rarely because it’s too tight. It’s because the tendon’s load capacity has been exceeded.
Beyond Pain Relief: The Power of Corrective Exercise in Physical Therapy
When most people think of physical therapy, they picture hands-on work — massage guns, joint mobilizations, cupping, and soft-tissue release. And while those tools are vital for reducing pain and restoring mobility, they’re only one piece of the long-term solution.
The Role Community Plays in Health and Fitness
The Evidence Behind Why Training With Others Leads to Better Results When most people think about getting fit, they focus on the “what“. To many this can be the exercises, the sets, the macros.But often, the real difference-maker is who you train with, and the environment you are in.
Why Strength Training Makes You a Better Runner: Evidence-Backed Benefits for Running Economy & Performance
Strength training improves running economy, efficiency, and long-term performance. Learn how integrating strength work into your run training helps you run faster with less effort.
