Laura Barreca Engel, PT, DPT
Heading into the winter season here at Custom, we are beyond excited to be rolling out some new tech! Winter season means strength building and identifying …
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Dr. Laura Barreca Engel, PT, DPT
Are you having aches & pains with running that just are not adding up? Sometimes these odd pain presentations can be correlated to bone …
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Laura Barreca Engel, PT, DPT
Is strength important for runners? And more importantly, what type of strength?Whether you are new to running or an experienced runner, strength training is …
Top-rated strength exercises to supplement your running goals going into 2025 Read More »
Laura Barreca Engel, PT, DPT
Nowadays, most people have a GPS watch whether that be Garmin, Apple, Coros, you name it. For those that have a Garmin, you know that …
Should I Listen to my Garmin? Read More »
Laura Barreca Engel, PT, DPT
One of the scarier words for runners to hear in the world of injury is stress fracture. A stress fracture is damage to a bone and …
Stress Fractures: How to Avoid Them? Read More »
Laura Barreca Engel, PT, DPT
In the running community, everyone likes to talk about cadence and a lot of discussion goes into what the ideal cadence is or what that …
What is the Ideal Cadence? Read More »
Laura Barreca Engel, PT, DPT
Fall marathon season is upon us and many training cycles are in full swing! Are you training for Berlin, Chicago, New York or the Philly Marathon? …
New to the Marathon: What You Need to Know Read More »
Laura Barreca Engel, PT, DPT
Starting in 2016, we got our first glimpse at the carbon plated shoe.This release was the start of a huge change in running performance …
What’s in the Shoe: What is a Carbon Plated Race Shoe Read More »
Laura Barreca, PT, DPT
Are you a runner and looking for a little guidance on your training or friends to run with? That might mean it’s time to find a …
Is It Time to Join a Running Team or Find a Coach? Read More »
Laura Barreca Engel, PT, DPT
Summer is upon us and that means say hello to summer running. Let’s talk about how to run in hot weather and the do’s and don’ts …
Summer Running: How to Handle the Heat and Stay Hydrated Read More »
