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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Outshine Physical Therapy & Fitness, we believe that movement is medicine—not just for...

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month , and here at Outshine Physical Therapy & Fitness in Asheville, NC , we’re celebrating...

At Outshine Physical Therapy and Fitness, we help active adults and athletes feel, move, and perform better in Asheville, NC. If you're...

After Asheville's mountain winter hibernation and a Helene disrupted fall season, disc golf baskets across the region are calling your...

Common hiking injuries specific to Asheville's terrain Asheville's trails are like nature's obstacle course—slippery rock faces on...

Have you or your kids ever complained of lower back pain after playing sports? If a young athlete comes to see us complaining of more...

Plyometrics can be a game-changer for runners. Plyos can help improve speed, power, and efficiency while reducing the risk of injury. At...

Golf is a highly technical swing sport that requires a good balance of power, strength, mobility, and body awareness. It is also a very...

The relationship between your sleep and your physical health is complex but very connected. Your sleep has a lot to do with your ability...

Here is an all-access look into what to expect with your first visit at Outshine Physical Therapy and Fitness in Asheville, NC. We...

First off, how do you know if you are hypermobile? Hypermobility at a most basic level just means that your joints tend to be more mobile...

First off, what are barefoot shoes? I would say there are 2 criteria to be a barefoot shoe: 1)  Foot-shaped: They need to be shaped like...

Shoulder pain can be really discouraging and impact not only your regular gym routine, but your daily life. I’ve lived through many...

You might be wondering how to improve or at least stop the gradual decrease in your bone density if you have osteopenia or osteoporosis....

Imagine. You are 8 years old. You squirm around on the ground in a variety of positions while playing with your favorite toy. Then your...

Strength training during menopause (and before if able!) is incredibly important for both physical and mental health. Both research and...

Traditional physical therapy is often (and should be) criticized for underloading folks. Meaning, the patients are not challenged enough...

Physical therapy (PT) is typically associated with treating injuries like sprains, fractures, or post-surgical rehab, but it can help...

Sciatica is a common condition that impacts many people. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve gets irritated. It is a symptom of...

Hey golfers! We all know how it feels to show up 3 minutes before our tee time (whoops, been there done that). And we typically pay for...