Running Resources from the Running PTs

therunningpt2021-03-03T17:06:03-05:00March 3rd, 2021|

Shin splints can be a frustrating injury for runners, but here are some things research has told us about shin splints. What are shin splints? Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) are an overuse [...]

What is the core?

therunningpt2021-02-24T17:38:42-05:00February 24th, 2021|

A recent article reviewed what comprises the core and how this could help low pain pain. What exactly is the core? The core is traditionally thought of as the abdominal muscles, but this suggests [...]

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

therunningpt2021-02-17T16:12:55-05:00February 17th, 2021|

A recent research study compared hip strengthening vs. knee strengthening program’s effect on patellofemoral pain. What is patellofemoral pain? Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is pain at the front of the knee, and is a very [...]

Strength and Explosive Training

therunningpt2021-02-10T20:45:47-05:00February 10th, 2021|

It is not a big surprise that runners like to run. Due to the desire to get in more miles, we will typically not place emphasis on a designated time for strength and power [...]

Why is progression of training important?

therunningpt2020-09-12T18:59:06-04:00September 12th, 2020|

Research shows that there is an appropriate ratio of acute vs. chronic load to determine risk of injury; it is referred to as acute chronic workload ratio (ACWR). The ratio is determined by the [...]

Lack of Time

therunningpt2020-07-15T16:24:10-04:00May 6th, 2020|

When you run, you need to withstand greater than 2.5x your body on each leg with each stride. Your body not only needs to tolerate this load, but it also needs to get off [...]