Chris Johnson PT | Talk, Treat, Train for optimimum performance through physical therapy

Speed Laces For Triathletes Aren’t Worth the Time

April 10, 2012

It seems that nearly every triathlete I work with uses speed laces in their training and racing shoes. Speed laces are designed to allow triathletes to don their shoes faster in order to shave precious seconds off their T2 (bike to run transition) time. While speed laces may save you a couple seconds, they typically [...]

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A Simple and Logistical Progression Involving the Rowing Exercise

April 6, 2012

The row is one of the most commonly prescribed exercises by medical and fitness professionals. This video demonstrates a simple and logistical progression that I find helpful and I hope you do to0! Happy weekend! Please share with others:

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Trunk Stability in Half Kneeling for the Wobbly Runner

April 4, 2012

Every day I have the opportunity and privilege to work with injured runners in an effort to help them overcome functional limitations and return to training. Screening a runner’s ability to balance on each leg is an essential part of the evaluation process since running is an activity in which both feet are never simultaneously [...]

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A Simple Thank You

March 26, 2012

I just wanted to take this time to personally thank everyone, who has taken the time to check out my blog. I have really enjoyed writing pieces over the past several months, and hope that they have benefitted you. My goal is to always share my perspective and shed light on topics ranging from physical [...]

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Want to Speed Up? Try Slowing Down

March 18, 2012

What I’m about to tell you may come as a surprise but my greatest piece of advice to triathletes, who are looking to speed up, is to start slowing down; even if it means coming to a standstill. A common problem among recreational and even some elite triathletes is the tendency to build fitness on [...]

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Prelude to Single Leg Balance

March 8, 2012

If you haven’t figured it out by now, I’m a huge proponent of single leg balance and training. The ability to balance on each leg in a wobble free manner is pretty damn important when it comes to training and sport. For example, step ups and single leg deadlifts are two commonly performed exercises for [...]

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Learn to Screen Your Running Shoes for Premature Wear

March 1, 2012

KNOWING WHEN THE RIDE WEARS OUT Every triathlete knows the importance of screening his or her bike before heading out for a long ride. This process takes three to five minutes to perform and typically involves making sure the tires are intact and inflated, the wheels are securely fastened, the brakes are functional, and the [...]

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A Simple Approach to Screening the Cervical Spine – Protect Your Neck!

February 24, 2012

This video demonstrates a simple screening approach for cervical spine pathology. I perform this examination anytime I am working with patients complaining of neck pain, scapular (shoulder blade) pain, and/or upper extremity pathology. The beauty of this screen is that it only takes 3-5 minutes to perform and yields a wealth of information that will [...]

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Lower Extremity Strength & Stability Taster for Triathletes

February 19, 2012

To swim, one must first learn to float. To ride a bicycle, one must first learn to balance on two wheels. To run, one must first develop the ability to hop from one leg to the next. Similarly, to build strength and power in the lower extremity, athletes need to first establish the ability to [...]

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Essential Exercises for the Triathlete – Beyond the Swim, Bike, and Run

February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine’s Day! To show my love for all of my viewers, I decided to put together a short movie that combines various exercises that I have all of my triathletes master before progressing to more advanced lifts and drills. The beauty of these exercises is that they can be performed with very little equipment [...]

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