Our bodies are fascinating pieces of “machinery” — although jumping comes naturally and appears simple in theory, the actual science behind the motion is deeply complex and rooted in specific biomechanics that can make or break optimal performance. But, we’ve never shied away from the complex. Jumping is still 100% a skill that can be… Continue reading How to Jump Higher: The Science Behind a Better Vertical
If you’ve ever Googled what the most optimal running form is, you probably know how many blog articles, conflicting opinions, and quick fixes exist on the internet — but the good news is that behind all the noise, biomechanics and science have answers. That being said, figuring out what to work on can still be… Continue reading Pelvic Drop and Running Injuries: the Cause, Effect, and Fixes
Whether you’re working through your first season of running or have lived in the running world for years now, you’ve likely had this thought pop into your mind at some point: How do I run faster? It’s a valid question, especially since running is one of those sports where you can constantly improve. But even… Continue reading The Science of Speed: How to Run Faster
One of the best parts about running is that you’re constantly able to improve — whether it be your form, your speed, or your personal goals (or all of the above). However, because there’s always room for improvement, that inevitably suggests that there’s always room for error, too. (Which doesn’t sound particularly appealing, but at… Continue reading The Four Most Common Running Form Errors — And How to Fix Them
So you’ve gone through 6 months of rehabilitation with your local physical therapist, and they’ve given your ACL reconstructed knee the okay to go back to playing your sport. How do you feel?? If you were to go back to full play, without limitations, how would you rate your confidence on a scale of 1-10?… Continue reading ACL Rehabilitation Timeline: Everything You Need to Know About Return to Sport Testing
There’s no doubt that data is becoming a bigger and bigger part of our lives. It’s easier than ever to get access to information you previously had to visit a medical or lab setting to obtain. From quantifying the number of steps you take in a day to tracking your heart rate, health data is… Continue reading Ice Hockey Biomechanics: How to Skate Faster and Avoid Injury
Anterior knee pain is so prevalent, almost everyone knows someone dealing with it. Most likely it is keeping them from doing the activities they love; things like running, going to the gym, playing basketball, or lifting up their grandchild. Anterior knee pain due to abnormal forces going through the patellofemoral joint is estimated to affect… Continue reading Strengthening the Knee: A Biomechanical Approach
Improving throwing velocity is the Holy Grail that all baseball pitchers seek, probably with more resolve than Indiana Jones. Be honest, how many of you pitchers have Googled “how to improve pitching speed/velocity”? Maybe that is how you found this article. Chances are you have come across a plethora of information on the web, all… Continue reading Improve Throwing Velocity: Throw With Your Hips, Not Your Arm
The lunge, and all of its challenging iterations, are an integral component of a solid lower extremity strengthening program. It also is part of almost every sport in the form of deceleration, lateral agility, kicking, and tackling. Read any article online or buy any workout program that involves the legs and you will find… Continue reading Lunge Exercise: 5 Vital Changes To Decrease Knee Pain
Gait deviations before and after knee surgery are common. Pain at the knee can affect weight bearing tolerance and weight acceptance, knee range of motion, and quadriceps function. One of the more common gait deviations surrounding knee pain and surgery is termed “quadriceps avoidance”. This has been defined in various ways and can be safely… Continue reading Quadriceps Avoidance: A Common Gait Deviation After Knee Surgery
At Competitive Edge, we provide more personalized physical therapy to help you get to a place where you’re thriving –– not just surviving.
From the San Jose Earthquakes to endurance athletes and everyone in between, we use specialized training backed by scientific and technology-driven techniques to see exactly what’s wrong and keep you going strong. Our doctors of physical therapy will implement more focused and effective treatments tailored to your body and your goals.
Proudly serving the Bay Area with locations in San Jose and Santa Clara
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