Four years ago I trained for, and completed the Marine Corps Marathon. When asked what my time was, I respond by saying, “Whatever the world record is, I’m pretty sure I beat that.” Maybe not, but for anyone who has ever run a marathon, the accomplishment of merely completing the race feels every bit as …
Breaking News: Ultramarathons Are For Crazy People Read More »
Many of my Sundays are spent making a 35 mile drive from Ft. Washington, MD to Sterling, Virginia just so my son, Quint, can meet with Coach Reginald Kitchen. Now I understand that for many people, as well as many parents, this type of “optional” commute would seem excessive and ridiculous…especially just so a 10 year …
Here’s To Walking The Walk (And A Huge Shout Out To Coach Reginald Kitchen & Coach Mo) Read More »
Triathlon Injuries: What to Expect, How to Treat, and How to Prevent Runner’s Knee, Achilles Tendinitis and Swimmer’s Shoulder Our body is composed of a series of structural kinetic chains, in which dysfunction or imbalance in one area can quickly lead to dysfunctions in other parts of the body. Pattern overload describes injury to soft tissues …
Top Three Triathlon Injuries: Runner’s Knee, Achilles Tendinitis and Swimmer’s Shoulder Read More »
Ensuring Proper Rehab Sequencing to End Musculoskeletal Pain A major key to corrective rehabilitation of musculoskeletal pain syndromes is to retrain proper movement. Several factors can cause compensated movement in the body including overuse or repetitive stress injuries, stress, poor posture etc. All of these create stress on our structural frame causing the nervous system …
Proper Rehab Sequencing for Resolving Muscle and Joint Pain Read More »
Have you ever been frustrated over a lack of results from your workout routine? If so, you are in good company. Even the most seasoned athletes experience times when their results plateau. When you continue to put in the same effort day after day with little or no results it is safe to say that …
Active Release Technique: Athletic Injuries & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome What should you do if you think you have carpal tunnel syndrome? It is recommended that you identify a provider who is trained in Active Release Technique, ideally one who incorporates a functional rehabilitation program. In order to achieve long-term results, the patient must be instructed …
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Capitol Rehab is extremely proud of the amazing success of several of our Friends of Capitol Rehab at this weekend’s George Washington Parkway Classic 10 Miler. Your relentless training, and unending dedication has once again paid off. We want to congratulate all of the runners who entered and competed this weekend, including our very own …
Congratulations to our GW Parkway Classic 10 Milers! Read More »
