Tag: physical therapy

Maximizing Core Engagement

Abdominal strength is crucial for the strength and stability of the trunk while you run. Core strength is preached from the rooftops amongst exercisers and trainers. And the leg lift is…
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Fix Stiff Ankles

Stiff ankles aren’t helpful for anyone Particularly for runners Calf stretching is helpful but what if the problem isn’t actually the calf? If you ANKLE joint itself is stiff, calf…
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Boost Your Running Performance

If you’re like most runners, you probably don’t do much else besides running. When it comes to the realm of weightlifting, you aren’t sure what to do or how to…
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3 Reasons Heel Striking is Terrible

There’s a high probability that you’ve never been taught how to run. Most people haven’t Most people get into running by simply going to a running shoe store, buying some shoes, and…
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Best First Hamstring Strain Exercise

Think you strained your hamstring? Now what? What is the best first thing to do? Introducing: The Extender It’s my favorite first exercise to give to patient’s who’ve just strained their…
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How to Run Faster

You run and run and run But it never seems to feel easier running faster than your normal pace. You’re always at X:XX min/mile and that’s just where you always…
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Jump Rope to Stop Heel Striking

You may think jumping rope is only reserved for children or boxing movie montages But jumping rope is actually a great way to practice transitioning AWAY from being a HEEL…
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Does Foam Rolling the ITB do Anything?

If you’ve ever tried foam rolling your iliotibial band (IT Band), you’ve probably learned that it hurts like hell And maybe you’ve even heard that foam rolling the ITB doesn’t…
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Easy Fix for IT Band Syndrome

Fix IT Band PainMaybe you or someone you know has pain that either:– Goes down the side of the leg– Is concentrated on the outside of the knee and above the…
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