As vice president of performance physical therapy at Athletes’ Performance, Sue Falsone, PT, MS, ATC, CSCS, fields questions on injury-proofing your body, alleviating pains, and returning from injury. Find more of her articles at coreperformance.com.
Sue Falsone
What's the best way to care for a blister?
Sometimes I get blisters on my feet. What can I do to treat them so I don’t have to stop running?
How do I get stronger feet for barefoot running?
Advocates of barefoot running argue it’s the way evolution wants us to run—and they’re right. However, this ignores the fact that we spend the majority of our lives locked into...
How can I prevent training burn out?
I train very hard in the spring and summer by cycling. I seem to peak in mid-July, and by mid-August my aerobic capacity drops off. I fatigue easily and struggle to keep up with my cycling group....
How can I loosen up a tight IT band?
My left IT band tightens up every time I go for a run and sometimes I have to stop to stretch it. How can I loosen it up?
How can I stay in peak aerobic condition if I have a foot injury?
I'm having surgery on the big toe on my left foot, which will keep me on crutches for six weeks. The doctor has told me no pressure on the foot, not even from a stationary bike. What can I do to keep...
How can I ease sore hamstrings from running?
I'm a 71-year old runner and cyclist. I ride about 250 miles a month and run 16 to 18 miles a week. Lately my hamstrings are sore. Do you have any suggestions to ease my sore hamstrings so I can keep...
How can I better avoid ankle sprains?
I constantly sprain my ankle playing basketball. Do you have any suggestions on how to improve my ankle strength and balance to prevent this?