Dr. Anne Habib

When people think about physical therapy, they usually think about muscles, joints, and movement. But one of the most important systems involved in healing isn’t in your knee, shoulder, or back — it’s in your brain. Specifically, a part of the brain called the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).  This plays a major role in how well you train, tolerate discomfort, stay consistent, and ultimately recover. Understanding how this works can change the way you approach rehab — and why “doing the hard...

If you’ve ever pushed through one “just one more mile” run and ended up sidelined by nagging pain, you’re not alone. A new large-scale cohort study challenges some of our long-standing beliefs about how running injuries develop—and has practical lessons for runners and physical therapists alike. (PubMed)

The Evidence for Preventative & Wellness-Focused PT Most people associate physical therapy with post-injury or post-surgery rehab. But...