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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 7, 20257 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 30, 20257 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 23, 20256 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 16, 20256 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 9, 20257 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 2, 20256 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 19, 20255 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 12, 20255 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 5, 20255 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 28, 20256 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 21, 20255 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 14, 20257 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 7, 20257 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 10, 20255 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 3, 20257 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 24, 20254 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 17, 20255 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 10, 20256 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 3, 20254 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 27, 20255 min read

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