Chronic Ankle Instability
Lots of runners experience ankle sprains and have lingering symptoms if not managed correctly. Adequate recovery from an ankle sprain can prevent future injuries and decrease one's chance of chronic pain. A recent [...]
How To Minimize The Risk of Low Back Pain
The onset of low back pain can be due to a number of factors, one of which being poor lifting techniques. The key concept in safe lifting is to keep the back flat and [...]
Importance of the Glutes
Gluteal strength is essential for all movement. It also plays a critical role in the stability of the pelvis and lower extremity while running. Runners typically hear about the gluteus medius and its role [...]
Importance of Mobility
It is important to have mobility throughout the body. We all fall along a spectrum of mobility; outliers being those who are overly stiff and inflexible vs. those who are overly flexible. Depending on [...]
Balance
Balance is a multifaceted, neuromuscular skill that involves multiple muscles working together to allow you to maintain stability on your feet. As a runner, it is important to have good balance because improved [...]
Dose-Response Relationship of Training
Interested in starting a strength program? Where do you start? How heavy? How often? What volume? Research shows that untrained individuals can attain strength gains at 60% of their 1-rep max (1RM) when lifting [...]
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How Pronation Affects Your Running
Dr. Lee Welch was interviewed by Nike for an article entitled "How Pronation Affects Your Running". Check out the [...]
The Runner’s Guide to Physical Therapy
Dr. Lee Welch was interviewed by Runner's World for an article entitled "The Runner's Guide to Physical Therapy". Check [...]
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