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Fix Outer Knee & IT Band Pain with Running-Specific Strength Exercises

Fix Outer Knee & IT Band Pain with Running-Specific Strength Exercises

Fix Outer Knee & IT Band Pain with Running-Specific Strength Exercises

1 day ago6 min read

Prevent "Inner" Knee Pain from Ruining Your Runs: Advice from a Doctor of Physical Therapy

Prevent "Inner" Knee Pain from Ruining Your Runs: Advice from a Doctor of Physical Therapy

Prevent "Inner" Knee Pain from Ruining Your Runs: Advice from a Doctor of Physical Therapy

Apr 215 min read

Inner Ankle Pain while Running: How to Fix Posterior Tibialis Tendinopathy in Marathoners

Inner Ankle Pain while Running: How to Fix Posterior Tibialis Tendinopathy in Marathoners

Inner Ankle Pain while Running: How to Fix Posterior Tibialis Tendinopathy in Marathoners

Apr 147 min read

Preventing Inner Calf Pain: Soleus Exercises for Long Distance Runners

Preventing Inner Calf Pain: Soleus Exercises for Long Distance Runners

Preventing Inner Calf Pain: Soleus Exercises for Long Distance Runners

Apr 77 min read

6 Ways as a Physical Therapist I see Runners MESS UP Strength Training that Gets Them Injured

6 Ways as a Physical Therapist I see Runners MESS UP Strength Training that Gets Them Injured

6 Ways as a Physical Therapist I see Runners MESS UP Strength Training that Gets Them Injured

Mar 105 min read

5 Red Flags You Should Steer Clear of When Looking at Strength Programs Made For Runners

5 Red Flags You Should Steer Clear of When Looking at Strength Programs Made For Runners

5 Red Flags You Should Steer Clear of When Looking at Strength Programs Made For Runners

Mar 37 min read

The 4 Exercises I Recommend to Runners for Groin Pain & Strains as a Physical Therapist

The 4 Exercises I Recommend to Runners for Groin Pain & Strains as a Physical Therapist

The 4 Exercises I Recommend to Runners for Groin Pain & Strains as a Physical Therapist

Feb 244 min read

How to Tell If You’re at Risk for Running Injuries: 3 Tests for Hip Flexor Strains, Hamstring Pulls, and a Weak Core

How to Tell If You’re at Risk for Running Injuries: 3 Tests for Hip Flexor Strains, Hamstring Pulls, and a Weak Core

How to Tell If You’re at Risk for Running Injuries: 3 Tests for Hip Flexor Strains, Hamstring Pulls, and a Weak Core

Feb 175 min read

5 Strength Training Lies Keeping Marathon Runners WEAK and Injured

5 Strength Training Lies Keeping Marathon Runners WEAK and Injured

5 Strength Training Lies Keeping Marathon Runners WEAK and Injured

Feb 106 min read

3 Exercises to Make Your Speed Work Even Faster: Improve Your Running Form, Fix Annoying Upper Back Pain, and Prevent Running Injuries

3 Exercises to Make Your Speed Work Even Faster: Improve Your Running Form, Fix Annoying Upper Back Pain, and Prevent Running Injuries

3 Exercises to Make Your Speed Work Even Faster: Improve Your Running Form, Fix Annoying Upper Back Pain, and Prevent Running Injuries

Feb 34 min read

Hip and Glute Warm Up & Strength Exercises for Running Injury Prevention: Beyond the Basics

Hip and Glute Warm Up & Strength Exercises for Running Injury Prevention: Beyond the Basics

Hip and Glute Warm Up & Strength Exercises for Running Injury Prevention: Beyond the Basics

Jan 275 min read

30 Mins: All Major Muscles Lower Body Strength Circuit for Busy Runners

30 Mins: All Major Muscles Lower Body Strength Circuit for Busy Runners

30 Mins: All Major Muscles Lower Body Strength Circuit for Busy Runners

Jan 205 min read

Train Your Core for Running Injury Prevention: the Exact Exercises You Need.

Train Your Core for Running Injury Prevention: the Exact Exercises You Need.

Train Your Core for Running Injury Prevention: the Exact Exercises You Need.

Jan 135 min read

5 Exercises from a Physical Therapist to Prevent Repeat Running Ankle Injuries: More than Calf Raises

5 Exercises from a Physical Therapist to Prevent Repeat Running Ankle Injuries: More than Calf Raises

5 Exercises from a Physical Therapist to Prevent Repeat Running Ankle Injuries: More than Calf Raises

Dec 30, 20246 min read

Complete Lower Body Strength in 25 Minutes: Target Important Muscles and Prevent Running Injuries

Complete Lower Body Strength in 25 Minutes: Target Important Muscles and Prevent Running Injuries

Complete Lower Body Strength in 25 Minutes: Target Important Muscles and Prevent Running Injuries

Dec 16, 20244 min read

4 Essential Hip Strengthening Exercises for Runners in Base Building Phase

4 Essential Hip Strengthening Exercises for Runners in Base Building Phase

4 Essential Hip Strengthening Exercises for Runners in Base Building Phase

Dec 9, 20244 min read

How Should Runners Strength Train? Total Lower Body Circuit created by a Physical Therapist

How Should Runners Strength Train? Total Lower Body Circuit created by a Physical Therapist

How Should Runners Strength Train? Total Lower Body Circuit created by a Physical Therapist

Dec 2, 20246 min read

2024 Running Holiday Gift Guide

2024 Running Holiday Gift Guide

2024 Running Holiday Gift Guide

Nov 18, 20247 min read

Should Marathon Runners Use Heavy or Light Weight while Strength Training?

Should Marathon Runners Use Heavy or Light Weight while Strength Training?

Should Marathon Runners Use Heavy or Light Weight while Strength Training?

Nov 11, 20244 min read

5 Minute Core Workout for Stronger Race Finishes (No Planks!)

5 Minute Core Workout for Stronger Race Finishes (No Planks!)

5 Minute Core Workout for Stronger Race Finishes (No Planks!)

Nov 4, 20244 min read

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