Brooke Andrus, Author at GetPT Blog

Brooke Andrus

Brooke Andrus is a writer and editor for GetPT. A former collegiate track and cross-country runner with plenty of personal experience as a physical therapy patient, Brooke is especially interested in the topics of fitness, health, and injury recovery and prevention.

Fitness
Stair Down: 4 Step-Climbing Workouts to Build Speed and Strength

No hills? No problem. Even city-slickers can get all the benefits of incline training with...
November 3, 2015
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Bar None: Do You Really Need Energy Bars?

Do recreational exercisers really need all that manufactured energy razzmatazz?
August 5, 2015
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Food Pharm: The Diet That’ll Help You Beat Running Aches and Pains

Before you ransack your medicine cabinet, check out these nutritional fixes to common exercise ailments.
July 13, 2015
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Plank You Very Much: 4 Dynamic Plank Exercises That Put Crunches to Shame

Crunches are so last season. Find out why dynamic planks are one of the hottest...
June 18, 2015
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Low on Carbs, High on Speed: Why Carb Intake Matters for Runners

Could a low-carb diet make you a better endurance athlete?
June 16, 2015
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This is Spinal T: What Runners Need to Know About the T-Spine

Sidelined with a lower-body running injury? Here’s why your spine might be to blame.
June 4, 2015
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Jump, Jive, and Run: 5 Plyo Exercises to Make You a Faster Runner

Fast running isn’t the only thing that’ll make you a faster runner. To avoid injury,...
May 21, 2015
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5 Home Remedies for Plantar Fasciitis

We all have trouble getting out of bed some mornings. But if you’re reaching for...
March 2, 2015
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Just What you Kneed: Exercises You Can Do With Knee Pain

Whether you’re a newbie to the fitness scene or a seasoned gym-goer, knee pain can...
March 2, 2015
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