What Creates Good Running Form?

What Creates Good Running Form?

One of the most common question every PT hears: “How can I think my way to better running form?” The short answer: You can’t. Not really. I know! I wish it was that easy. The long answer: The way you run is determined by a bunch of different factors....
Should Runners Stretch?

Should Runners Stretch?

  Running is not the kind of activity that demands great flexibility in general, but tight muscles and joints can cause pain, injury, and decreased performance. This is a huge topic in the running rehab world that can’t be adequately addressed in a short summary,...
Fix Running Injuries in 3 Simple Steps!

Fix Running Injuries in 3 Simple Steps!

  What’s that, you say? Fix my aches using just 3 steps? SIGN ME UP! Yes, it’s true! The simple (one weird old trick) way to get rid of persistent, painful issues is:  ….wait for it…… …..are you excited yet?…. …..dusting off your stretchy Therabands, readying the...
Running Does Not Cause Knee Arthritis!

Running Does Not Cause Knee Arthritis!

By Alison Gillespie, PT, DPT One of the most common statements runners hear is that running causes knee damage and, “You will wear out your joints!” But is this really true? A 2018 Canadian study1 interviewed health care practitioners (HCP) and the general public...