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Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT

Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT

Dave has worked closely with many high-level athletes in the running world. He specializes in biomechanics and motor control of proper running and spent four years as the PT for the US Nordic combined team. Dave was a high-level cross-country ski racer in college and on the US national circuit and has competed in ultras at the 50k, 50-mile and 100-mile distances. He practices at Therapeutic Associates in Bend, Oregon.

  • Ultra PT: Preventing Bone Stress Injuries

    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 06/18/2025
    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 06/18/2025

    Unfortunately, after years of training and racing in the mountains, some of us have had to battle bone injuries—more specifically: stress fractures. If you have ever had a stress fracture, …

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  • Ultra PT: Welcome to the Compressed Disc Club

    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 04/09/2025
    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 04/09/2025

    Having compressed discs in your neck and back is no fun. And if you are a runner, they can be downright debilitating. Compressed discs can cause numerous problems, but with …

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  • Ultra PT: Does Running Make You Weak in the Knees?

    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 01/29/2025
    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 01/29/2025

    Weakness and instability in the knees aren’t common, but something that I have seen in runners struggle with throughout my career.

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  • Ultra PT: The Dreaded IT Band Syndrome

    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 11/05/2024
    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 11/05/2024

    Many runners have encountered IT band syndrome in their careers. Those who’ve had it know that it can be a debilitating injury that can keep you off the trail for …

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  • Ultra PT: When Running Injuries Aren’t From Running

    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 08/27/2024
    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 08/27/2024

    Sometimes, our running injuries don’t actually stem from running. They are triggered from things that we do in everyday life, and we don’t even realize it. While we spend a …

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  • Ultra PT: Lift Heavy or Not? That is the Question.

    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 06/04/2024
    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 06/04/2024

    There are a lot of different reasons why a well-rounded strength program in the gym is important for an ultrarunner. Gone are the days when runners stayed away from the …

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  • Ultra PT: Are My Legs the Same Length?

    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 03/20/2024
    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 03/20/2024

    I’ve worked with a lot of runners who have leg length discrepancies, which can certainly wreak havoc on an athlete. However, leg length differences can result from a few problems …

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  • Do You Really Have Plantar Fasciitis?

    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 12/19/2023
    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 12/19/2023

    Sometimes, the pain you’re feeling on the bottom of your foot is plantar fasciitis and sometimes it’s not. Here are some conditions that can masquerade as plantar fasciitis.

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  • Ultra PT: Why Are Brands Set on Low Drop Trail Shoes?

    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 11/08/2023
    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 11/08/2023

    Like most shoes, low and zero drop shoes seem to work well for some and not so well for others. To be clear, this isn’t a rant against low drop …

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  • How to Build Core and Glute Muscle Strength

    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 10/13/2023
    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 10/13/2023

    The transverse abdominus and glutes are two very important muscle groups which are essential for good form in running and, when strengthened properly, can keep us from getting injured. I’ll …

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  • Ultra PT: Foam Rolling During a Race & Jumping Back into Training

    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 08/10/2023
    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 08/10/2023

    Here are two questions we received that are timely right now in the world of ultrarunning and physical therapy: Using massage guns, rollers and other fascia tools in the middle …

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  • Ultra PT: Training for Elevation Gain and Descent

    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 06/20/2023
    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 06/20/2023

    How do you prepare for races that have 10k of climbing/descent when access to hilly terrain is limited? First, proper preparation, according to sound exercise physiology principles, helps ensure that …

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  • Ultra PT: Lower Back Tightness

    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 05/30/2023
    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 05/30/2023

    Primarily, there are two main issues that can lead to lower back tightness. The first is pelvic position and the second is a lack of proper core strength and control.

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  • Ultra PT: Managing Achilles & Calf Issues

    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 04/18/2023
    Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT 04/18/2023

    When we talk about calf muscles and the Achilles, it is important to understand the forces that are involved which can put those structures under excessive load, causing problems with …

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