Are you an athlete in or around the Oakland, California, area and looking for customized personal training to gain an edge on your competition? At SOL Physical Therapy + Performance, our personal training programs are here to help! With an expertise in movement science, our...Read More

You have a beautiful trail in front of you, upbeat music blasting from your headphones, enjoying your run no matter the distance or intensity, and then it happens. A pesky cramp comes out of nowhere and takes your breath away. Almost every runner has experienced...Read More

Surprisingly, scientific studies examining the prevalence and type of injuries present in (indoor) rock climbing demonstrate that more than fifty percent of climbers training in gyms are injured each year.  Repetitive strain or overuse injuries account for the majority of these occurrences, with acute muscle...Read More

At what age should someone specialize in a given sport? This question is a hot topic today; from parent to researcher, everyone has an opinion. So who is right? Unfortunately, there isn’t a universal answer. Past research suggests that 10,000 hours are needed to be...Read More

Many gyms and training centers today are attracting clients of various health backgrounds by offering high-energy and often competitive exercises designed to stretch the limits of their bodies. But just how safe are training programs that promote high-intensity aerobic and resistance workouts? For the answer,...Read More