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 [...]
Achilles Tendinopathy
A recent article examined two different methods (eccentric loading and heavy slow resistance training) for treating Achilles tendinopathy. What is Achilles tendinopathy? The Achilles tendon is located at the bottom of the calf inserting [...]
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Smoothing Your Stride: How IASTM Tools Keep You on the Road
As runners, we often think of our training in terms of miles, pace, and heart rate. But at the [...]
Resolution to Results: Why Physical Therapy is Your Best Strategy Against “Too Much, Too Soon”
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