Looking to stay active and enjoy the beauty of fall in Wisconsin? This guide from LWPT highlights five top hiking trails around Milwaukee that combine scenic views with physical and mental health benefits. Whether you're seeking a challenging climb or a peaceful walk, these PT-approved trails offer the perfect way to move well, feel great, and embrace the season outdoors.

Looking to stay active and enjoy the beauty of fall in Wisconsin? This guide from LWPT highlights five top hiking trails around Milwaukee that combine scenic views with physical and mental health benefits. Whether you're seeking a challenging climb or a peaceful walk, these PT-approved trails offer the perfect way to move well, feel great, and embrace the season outdoors.

Fall is a great time to run in Wisconsin, but changing weather and tricky terrain can increase injury risk. Living Well Physical Therapy recommends warming up properly, dressing in layers with reflective gear, watching for slippery surfaces, staying hydrated, and doing regular strength and mobility work. Most importantly, listen to your body — early action on pain can prevent long-term issues.

Get your body trail-ready this fall! 🍂 At Living Well Physical Therapy & Performance, we help hikers and outdoor enthusiasts build strength, improve mobility, and boost endurance so you can hike farther, feel stronger, and enjoy every step of your adventures — all while preventing pain and injury.

Being a student-athlete is rewarding — but balancing practices, games, classes, and life can lead to physical and mental burnout if recovery is overlooked. At Living Well Physical Therapy & Performance, we help athletes stay healthy, strong, and motivated by focusing on proper training balance, time management, mental well-being, and recovery strategies. With the right plan, you can perform at your best, prevent injuries, and enjoy your sport for years to come.

Strength training is not only safe for teen athletes—it’s one of the best ways to improve performance and prevent injuries. At Living Well Physical Therapy & Performance, we focus on teaching proper form, age-appropriate progressions, and sport-specific exercises to keep athletes healthy and strong. From soccer players to swimmers, strength training builds resilience, confidence, and long-term success on and off the field.

Nagging aches, sore joints, or stiffness after practice may seem “normal” for young athletes—but they’re not. At Living Well Physical Therapy & Performance, we often see overuse injuries develop when growing athletes push through pain or train too much without recovery.

Persistent pain, swelling, or changes in performance are red flags that shouldn’t be ignored. Early recognition and intervention can prevent minor issues from becoming season-ending injuries.

Fall sports bring excitement, competition, and teamwork—but also a higher risk of injury. From ankle sprains to shin splints, athletes often face preventable setbacks that can take them out of the game. At Living Well Physical Therapy & Performance, we’re breaking down the Top 5 Common Fall Sports Injuries and sharing practical tips to help athletes stay healthy, strong, and on the field this season.

From Summer to Fall Sports: Transitioning Safely Without Injury
The shift from summer break to fall sports can be tough on young athletes’ bodies. Without proper preparation, the sudden increase in training and competition can lead to injuries. In this blog, we share simple strategies to ease the transition, prevent common injuries, and keep athletes strong all season long.

Carrying a backpack shouldn’t cause pain! At Living Well Physical Therapy & Performance in Whitefish Bay, we share tips on choosing the right backpack, adjusting straps, and carrying it safely to protect your student’s shoulders, neck, and back.

When the thoracic spine gets stiff, everything from your golf swing to your desk posture can suffer. The good news? With the right mobility work, you can unlock pain-free movement and boost performance.

Discover how proper posture can reduce pain, improve mobility, and boost confidence with expert guidance from Living Well Physical Therapy & Performance in Whitefish Bay, WI. In this article, our Doctors of Physical Therapy explain how poor posture contributes to neck, shoulder, and back pain, and offers proven tips for correcting alignment at work, during exercise, and in everyday life. Learn simple strategies to strengthen postural muscles, improve ergonomics, and prevent long-term issues. Whether you’re dealing with forward head posture, rounded shoulders, or tech neck, our personalized physical therapy approach helps you move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free.

Your shoulder is an incredible piece of engineering. It’s the joint that lets you throw a baseball, reach the top shelf, or wave to a friend across the street.

But here’s the catch—because it’s so mobile, it’s also one of the most vulnerable joints in your body. And one of the most common issues we see here at Living Well Physical Therapy & Performance;  Shoulder instability.

Learn how to tell the difference between normal post-run soreness and early signs of injury. Our Doctors of Physical Therapy explain the rules of soreness for runners, including recovery tips and when to rest.

If you’ve ever started a new running routine or ramped up your workout intensity, you might have felt a dull, aching pain along the front of your lower leg. This discomfort is commonly known as “shin splints” and a very common overuse injury we treat—especially among runners, dancers, and athletes in high-impact sports.

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, and one of the most common reasons people seek care at Living Well Physical Therapy.

By understanding common running injuries and implementing effective prevention strategies, you can enjoy the countless benefits of running while minimizing the risk of injury.

Trigger points, often referred to as muscle knots, are hyperirritable spots in muscle tissue that cause localized or referred pain. These knots can form as a result of muscle overuse, stress, poor posture, or injury. When pressure is applied to a trigger point, it can produce pain, tightness, or discomfort in the muscle or in other areas of the body.

Perimenopause can be a challenging time for many women, but it doesn't have to be endured in silence. Physical therapy offers a natural, non-invasive way to manage many of the symptoms associated with this transition.

Headaches are one of the most common health complaints, affecting millions of people worldwide and Physical therapy (PT) has emerged as a highly effective, non-invasive approach to managing and treating headaches, especially those with musculoskeletal origins.