The Rundown Blog
For Exercise and Fitness Enthusiasts Looking to Optimize Their Health
Sleep for Recovery: How Sleep Affects Athletic Performance and Injury Risk
Sleep is not only essential for overall well-being, but it plays a pivotal role in athletic recovery, performance, and injury prevention. This blog will explore why sleep is crucial for athletes, how many hours of sleep are necessary for optimal recovery, and how sleep deprivation is linked to higher rates of athletic injuries.
Physical Therapy for Meniscus Tear Injuries
We discuss causes of meniscus tears, types of meniscus tears, when to consider meniscus tear surgery and how physical therapy can help for meniscus tear injuries.
Should You Get a Running Analysis?
Our physical therapists discuss how they perform a running analysis for runners looking to improve their performance, and the benefits of a running analysis, including how to prevent running injuries.
How to Avoid Running Injuries During Marathon Training
Avoid injuries and optimize your running performance during your marathon training. We discuss strength training for runners, nutrition for runners and shoewear for runners.
Can Gait Retraining Decrease Running-Related Injuries?
Which movements strategies help to decrease forces when running? Read more to find out.
Biggest Risk Factors for Running Injuries
This blog discusses which runners are most likely to get injured during their training. Risk increases when a runner has a previous history of a running injury. Knee pain was the most common running injury. Achilles and calf injuries were next most common, followed by foot and ankle injuries.
Which Mechanical Factors Are Associated with Running Injuries?
What type of running technique is associated with increased risk of running related injuries? Click to read!
What Else Could Be Contributing to Your Running Injuries?
Daily life can play a role in the amount of stress or demand placed on your body. When training for an athletic feat, such as a Marathon, this can be something to keep in mind for recovery and training.
How to Safely Progress Your Deadlift After a Lower Back Injury
Here is how to safely progress your deadlift when returning after a lower back injury.