At the beginning of my career as a physical therapist, I used to try and fix people’s pain immediately. Providing them with that magic exercise, stretch, or hands on technique…
The other day I was emailing with a runner who told me something I hear all the time: She felt fine while running, but her knees were getting sore AFTER…
With the holidays here and the new year around the corner, I’ve got two workshops coming up and one holiday deal that I think many of you will benefit from.…
As we look ahead to winter training, one theme is consistent among all my patients and friends. Everyone is planning to do less running and more lifting. But just like…
As we look ahead to winter training, one theme is consistent among all my patients and friends. Everyone is planning to do less running and more lifting. Winter is filled…
Big update for you all, my son was born! Luca Santiago Cortese was born on October 31st, 2025 at 11:03am. He’s our first child and there is lots of craziness going…
With the running racing season mostly wrapped up by now, this is the time of year when I start thinking about the winter season and what I want my training…
This week, I’m celebrating a milestone that represents the effort and dedication behind every success story at Valiant Physical Therapy. We just reached 100 five-star Google reviews! That number isn’t just…
I can’t start this week’s newsletter without a huge CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who ran the Chicago Marathon this past Sunday. Running 26.2 miles is no small feat. And whether you…
