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 SOL Physical Therapy Oakland and SOL Performance Training Oakland we understand the effort that’s required to train for a marathon or even just to summon the motivation to start moving toward better health. We know this because we are athletes and we are training...Read More

Have you wondered about stretching and the benefits for running?  Most of the newest research says not to stretch statically before running, but dynamically.  What does that mean?  It means taking your muscles and joints  through functional active movements like calisthenic type movements.  Do the Yoga type...Read More