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Prevent Half of All Knee Injuries? Plyometrics for Runners: Knee Edition.

Prevent Half of All Knee Injuries? Plyometrics for Runners: Knee Edition.

Prevent Half of All Knee Injuries? Plyometrics for Runners: Knee Edition.

1 day ago7 min read

Running Form: What Actually Matters and What You Can Ignore (From a Physical Therapist)

Running Form: What Actually Matters and What You Can Ignore (From a Physical Therapist)

Running Form: What Actually Matters and What You Can Ignore (From a Physical Therapist)

Aug 47 min read

Why Runners Get Shin Splints: Injury Breakdown and 5 Exercises That Help

Why Runners Get Shin Splints: Injury Breakdown and 5 Exercises That Help

Why Runners Get Shin Splints: Injury Breakdown and 5 Exercises That Help

Jul 288 min read

Unlock Your Stride MEGA CIRCUIT: 5 Hip Mobility Drills Every Marathon Runner Should Do Before a Run

Unlock Your Stride MEGA CIRCUIT: 5 Hip Mobility Drills Every Marathon Runner Should Do Before a Run

Unlock Your Stride MEGA CIRCUIT: 5 Hip Mobility Drills Every Marathon Runner Should Do Before a Run

Jul 216 min read

Heel Pain While Running? Why It Might Not Be Plantar Fasciitis

Heel Pain While Running? Why It Might Not Be Plantar Fasciitis

Heel Pain While Running? Why It Might Not Be Plantar Fasciitis

Jul 147 min read

Hamstring Strain Rehab for Runners: Why Rest and Stretching Haven’t Worked (and What Does)

Hamstring Strain Rehab for Runners: Why Rest and Stretching Haven’t Worked (and What Does)

Hamstring Strain Rehab for Runners: Why Rest and Stretching Haven’t Worked (and What Does)

Jul 77 min read

How Runners Actually Heal IT Band Syndrome: The 3-Step Rehab Formula

How Runners Actually Heal IT Band Syndrome: The 3-Step Rehab Formula

How Runners Actually Heal IT Band Syndrome: The 3-Step Rehab Formula

Jun 307 min read

Runner’s Guide to IT Band Pain: What It Feels Like, Why It Happens, and What Triggers It

Runner’s Guide to IT Band Pain: What It Feels Like, Why It Happens, and What Triggers It

Runner’s Guide to IT Band Pain: What It Feels Like, Why It Happens, and What Triggers It

Jun 236 min read

ITBand Pain That Won’t Go Away? It Could Be Gluteal Tendinopathy

ITBand Pain That Won’t Go Away? It Could Be Gluteal Tendinopathy

ITBand Pain That Won’t Go Away? It Could Be Gluteal Tendinopathy

Jun 166 min read

The Real Reason Marathon Injuries Keep Coming Back (and How to Stop It)

The Real Reason Marathon Injuries Keep Coming Back (and How to Stop It)

The Real Reason Marathon Injuries Keep Coming Back (and How to Stop It)

Jun 97 min read

5 Minute Core Strength for Busy Marathoners: Prevent Hip & Groin Injuries

5 Minute Core Strength for Busy Marathoners: Prevent Hip & Groin Injuries

5 Minute Core Strength for Busy Marathoners: Prevent Hip & Groin Injuries

Jun 26 min read

Recover Faster: Post-run Recovery for Eliminating Calf Pain

Recover Faster: Post-run Recovery for Eliminating Calf Pain

Recover Faster: Post-run Recovery for Eliminating Calf Pain

May 195 min read

Post-Marathon Hamstring Injury? Heal Faster with Strength Exercises and Return to Running ASAP

Post-Marathon Hamstring Injury? Heal Faster with Strength Exercises and Return to Running ASAP

Post-Marathon Hamstring Injury? Heal Faster with Strength Exercises and Return to Running ASAP

May 125 min read

Why Your Achilles Hurts When Running Hills (And How to Fix It)

Why Your Achilles Hurts When Running Hills (And How to Fix It)

Why Your Achilles Hurts When Running Hills (And How to Fix It)

May 55 min read

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

Apr 286 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

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