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Fit Matters for ALL Cyclists

By Scott McClave PT, DPT Many understand that a “bike fit” is important for all cyclists, but may not understand why. Whether you enjoy commuting, racing on the road, or ripping up single track, how you fit on the bike will influence performance, injury incidence and comfort.  This article explains what a bike fit is and why it’s critical to...
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We Have the Guts to Run

By Emily Thomas, DPT On November 3rd, Stride had the honor of providing a running workshop for some members of Team Challenge Northwest of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation! This group is training for half marathons in Maui and Austin in early 2019. One of our running specialists, Emily Thomas DPT gave a presentation on the biomechanics of running and...
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Stride Celebrates Learning

“Education is the most powerful tool to be used to change the world” – Nelson Mandela. Stride supports advanced education for our therapists and administrators so that we can help others play at the top of their game. We know the better we become, the better our clients become. Here are a few of the classes we’ve attended in the...
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In Memoriam to Stride’s First Therapy Dog – Picasso

Picasso, faithful companion to Stride’s owner Susanne Michaud, passed away on October 8, 2018, after 16.5 years on this earth.  He came to work most days, where he greeted clients, ushered them into their appointments and eased their worries. Here is Susanne’s homage to her dear companion: My dogs’ paws smell of straw when he drifts into sleep, when he...
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‘Tis the Season To Be Mindful

By Laurie Gribschaw, DPT, ATC, PRC As we well know, holiday season is the prime time for over-indulgence and anxiety-filled errands with never ending to-do lists. Combine that with our dwindling sun exposure, cold/flu season and busy winter travel, then we’ve got a recipe for a lowered immune system and little time for self-care.  Instead of pressing pause over the...
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Stride Gift Certificates Available

It’s the giving season and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for that active person in your life a gift certificate from Stride is it.  Here are some healthy gift pairings to consider: With that new bike, also give them a bike fit with Scott McClave. Slip into that new pair of running shoes a gift certificate for a running performance tune-up with...
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What is Kundalini Yoga?

By Emily Trickey, KRI Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher Kundalini yoga is called the yoga of awareness. The technology of Kundalini is a science of the mind and body developed over thousands of years that was originally reserved for India’s elite. Up until the late 1960’s, Kundalini yoga was a secret, passed from master to student that very few people knew...
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Get to Know Our PT, Emily Thomas!

First off, how do you make your coffee in the morning? I didn’t drink much coffee until grad school, where it became a necessity. Now, I take it black and preferably in a fun mug. What is your favorite thing about being a physical therapist? I get to go to work every day and help people get the most out...
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Get To Know Our PT, Scott McClave!

We are thrilled to introduce our newest physical therapist at Stride Physio, Scott McClave DPT. Scott has been practicing in the greater Seattle area for over 4 years and brings his passion for life, cycling, and everything outdoors to our team at Stride Physio. We had some time to sit down with Scott and discuss his treatment philosophies and his...
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Happy in the Saddle

By Coral Lewis, BSc., MPT, CAFCI Indoor cycling (a.k.a spinning) has become one of the most popular ways in Seattle to fit a quick and sweaty workout into a busy schedule. As a Physical Therapist, I am increasingly seeing client's whose well-intentioned spin workouts are feeding into their aches and pains and eventually causing injury, usually in their backs and knees....
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