Free Physical Therapy Guides to Help You Move Better, Recover Faster, and Perform at Your Best
Written By Leading Expert Dr. Gina Fick PT, ScD, From Fick PT & Performance
ACL Injury Prevention Warm-Up
Injury prevention and performance matter from an early age. We help youth athletes recover safely, build strength, and return to sport with confidence — all while supporting healthy growth and movement patterns.
Perfect Your Running Mechanics
Improve efficiency, reduce injury risk, and run stronger by fixing common mechanical faults with expert physical therapy insights.
Tendon Pain: Do’s and Don’ts
Avoid common mistakes that worsen tendon pain and learn what actually helps recovery based on modern tendon rehabilitation science.
Improve Shoulder Strength and Stability
Discover key exercises and strategies to build shoulder strength, stability, and mobility while reducing the risk of pain, impingement, and overuse injuries.
Master Your Stride Guide
Refine your stride mechanics to move more efficiently, improve performance, and reduce repetitive stress injuries during running and training.
The Ultimate Guide to Patellar Tendinopathy
Understand patellar tendon pain, why it persists, and how to treat it effectively using progressive loading and evidence-based rehab principles.
4 Nutrition Tips to Aid Recovery After Musculoskeletal Surgery
Support healing and tissue repair after surgery with four simple, science-backed nutrition strategies that optimize recovery and reduce setbacks.
Shoe Lacing Techniques for Runners
Simple shoe-lacing techniques that can relieve pressure, improve comfort, and help manage common running-related foot and ankle issues.
8 Questions to Ask Before Transitioning from Skiing to Running
Avoid common spring and summer injuries by asking the right questions before switching from ski season to running season.
Unlock Rapid Strength Gains with Blood Flow Restriction Training
Learn how Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training accelerates strength gains while reducing joint stress during rehab and performance training.