Running Shoes Explained
Looking to better understand running shoes in order to prevent injury and optimize performance? In this guide, Oakland physical therapist Derek Lam breaks down the essential features of running shoes—like toe box width, toe spring, cushioning, and heel-to-toe drop—and how they impact your comfort, gait mechanics, and injury risk. Whether you're a beginner or marathoner, learn how to choose the right running shoe for your body, training style, and goals.
Top 5 Running Injuries: Causes, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Solutions
Oakland physical therapist Derek Lam explains how targeted physical therapy can treat common running injuries—such as runner’s knee, Achilles tendinopathy, and shin splints—so you can recover faster and run stronger.
Strength Training for Jiu-Jitsu Athletes: Build Power, Improve Performance
In this blog post, Oakland physical therapist Derek Lam dives into how targeted strength training can maximize your jiu-jitsu game, improve resilience to injuries, and keep you on the mats longer.