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There’s a common misconception that bones function just like the wooden framing of a house. They don’t. Your bones are not just passively supporting your body. They are dynamic, living tissue that is constantly being torn down and rebuilt in response to what is being asked of them. Unfortunately, the people who have the most to gain from understanding how bones work are also the people that the medical world and society at large has repeatedly let down: women over the age of

Boston’s “magic window” of ideal running conditions always feels painfully short. We go from feeling elated at the cool spring temperatures of April and May, to 90’s and humid by the middle of June. Don’t even get me started on how it rains every weekend and is beautiful out during the week. But if you are training for a fall half marathon or marathon, running during the summer is non-negotiable. While you can’t control the weather, there are some strategies that you can imp

You noticed it after your last long run on the Newton hills. Got home. Stretched a little. Scrolled instagram for a while as you recovered on the couch for an hour. Then you got up, and felt a big pull in your achilles tendon as you walked to the kitchen to get a snack. If you landed here after going down the google rabbit hole, you’re in the right place. Achilles tendon pain in runners is very treatable with the right approach. I’ve been helping runners get rid of achilles t

Let me guess: You Googled 'outer ankle pain running' and found a bunch of generic articles that left you more confused than when you started. If that's you, welcome! As a physical therapist who specializes in running injuries, I'm going to give you WAY more detail about outer ankle pain when running, its potential causes, and how to approach treatment. In this post, you’ll understand what’s causing your outer ankle pain, when to see a medical professional, and what you can do

If anyone is familiar with a sharp pain in the foot when out for a run… It’s me. I remember the exact moment at the beginning of 2025 that I went out for a run, and knew within 3 minutes of starting that I was in trouble. I’m no stranger to injuries, so I have a pretty good sense of what I can push through and what’s going to get me in hot water. And let me tell you, my foot was boiling. What was wild to me though, was that even with my level of expertise, a foot specialist

Boston isn't just a city that hosts the world's most prestigious marathon—it's a city that's got running in its veins. Every day, Bostonians take to the bustling streets of Back Bay, the idyllic Charles River path, and the rolling Newton hills to get their miles in. These runners train through brutal winters, conquer unforgiving hills, and navigate cobblestone streets that test even the strongest bodies. Some people might call them crazy! But they just don't understand. That'

Many runners have been told that they shouldn’t take Advil (ibuprofen) before a long run. But it’s so hard to figure out how serious...

Stress fractures are scary. Sometimes they come on quickly, sometimes they come on slowly. But every time they happen, they remind you...

If you're dealing with that nagging pain around your kneecap that's forcing you to cut runs short or skip training sessions altogether,...

You’ve crossed the finish line, collected your medal, and maybe even ugly-cried with joy—congrats, marathoner! But before you start...

So, you’ve put on your big shot shoes and decided to run a marathon with a time goal. Go you! If your plan is to run a 3:55:00 marathon...

While hip flexor pain with running might not top the charts of running-related injuries—it doesn't even crack the top 10 according to...

I was in the middle of a workout this week when I got a text from a co-worker. "Hey, what graft type do you think is best for ACL reconstruction?" I thought about the research that I’ve read over the years comparing the benefits of each graft type, remembering that quad and patellar tendon grafts seem to be slightly stronger than hamstring and allografts, but tend to deal with more anterior knee pain. I said: “If I had to go through it again, I would probably choose a quad

As I was sitting on my own treatment table poking a needle into my foot last week, I was painfully reminded of the consequences of not...

How do you go from finishing a marathon to hitting a marathon PR? If your enjoyment of running isn’t dependent on improving your...

The guy who won the marathon that you just raced is running his easy runs slower than you are. I said this to one of the runners that I...

As a runner, you know the hunger for pushing your limits. The feeling of pushing past what you thought your body could do is...

Achilles tendon pain with running is super common, rivaling knee discomfort as the top complaint I encounter in my clinic. But here's the...

If you’ve ever tried to go up stairs the day after a long run and gotten a sudden intense pain in the front of your knee, you might know...

Are you feeling that dull, achy, nagging pain in your shins every time you hit the pavement? If so, you're not alone—shin splints are a...