If you experience any of these issues while running, book an appointment with one of our physical therapists to have it evaluated before it becomes a serious problem!
THE BLOG
We Keep You Moving... For Life.
Adding on to last week’s exercise of strengthening your posterior chain, (the glutes and hamstrings), we show you an optimal exercise for every runner. This single leg version of the deadlift helps identify imbalances and equalize your running stride. This is an advanced exercise, so if you’re just tuning in, rewind to the beginning of […]
~Click here to read the entire article~
Continuing our running series to help you improve your leg strength and take the pressure off your knees, this week demonstrates an exercise to strengthen your posterior chain, the glutes and hamstrings, so that you can run faster, better, and avoid pain and injury. This is an advanced exercise, so if you’re just tuning in, […]
No matter what kind of runner you may be, all feet are unique. Use this guide to tie your laces according to your foot type!
Planks are a great all-around exercise to strengthen the entire body and help you improve stability in whatever movement you are doing. Runners can especially benefit from a more efficient core, so that you can run faster and harder with less energy. Try out these plank variations and start running smarter!
A delicious way to add inflammation quenching turmeric with the fall flavor of fennel. Great for weeknight dinners or a special weekend meal!
When it comes to exercise, many people experience soreness. Some appreciate the feeling as a badge of a hard workout, but others worry they’ve done something incorrectly. Whereas muscle soreness can be positive, pain is never good. But how do you tell which it is? Use this article to help differentiate between the two so […]
After working on the proper activation and engagement of your glutes in the previous videos, this week’s exercise helps improve the strength of your glutes. Choose a band that provides enough resistance to strengthen, but not so much that you compensate.
If you struggle with knee pain when walking or running, it may actually be caused by poor hip mobility or strength. If you’re experiencing knee pain, consider getting a full evaluation by a physical therapist to determine what is the actual root cause of the issue!https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/73886.php
Copyright ©2019 Specht Physical Therapy | All rights reserved
Website designed by RI Web Gurus