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…
This past Friday, I had the opportunity to speak at the Bank of America tower for a group of Chicago Marathon charity runners. With the Chicago marathon right around the…
Whenever I start working with a new patient, I usually recommend scheduling one session per week for the first month. Often times, patients will ask me, “That’s it? Just once…
Last night, a patient with a tibial bone stress injury asked me a question I’ve heard many times before: “Will I ever be able to run again without this pain?…
