The Rundown Blog
For Exercise and Fitness Enthusiasts Looking to Optimize Their Health
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Strength Training for Runners
A guide to strength training for runners to run faster and longer while decreasing injury risk.
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Mobility for Runners
Why is mobility important for runners? In this blog we discuss stretching, mobility drills and foam rolling for runners who want to prevent injury and optimize performance.
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Hydration for Runners
How much should you hydrate before, during and after running? What is the amount of electrolytes you lose while running? And how do you replenish your electrolytes during and after a run?
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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.
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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.
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Physical Therapy for Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
We discuss causes of posterior tibial tendonitis, pain relief and best exercises and stretches used for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.
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How to Treat Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy
If you're running with proximal hamstring tendinopathy here's what to know about treatment, exercises used, and how a physical therapist can help.
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Iliotibial Band Syndrome Physical Therapy
The Game Plan discusses iliotibial band syndrome, what are the symptoms, how do we approach treatment.
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How to Prevent Plantar Fasciitis
If you're a runner with plantar fasciitis, here's what you need to know and how a physical therapist can help.
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Getting Back to Running After ACL Surgery
Return to running in ACL rehab - a guide to return to running post ACL surgery, by expert physical therapists.
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How to Fix Runner’s Knee
A Guide to Treating Runner’s Knee, by Expert Orthopedic Physical Therapists
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Achilles Tendon Pain After Running? Here’s What To Do About It
How can we best facilitate return to sports participation for athletes with midportion Achilles tendinopathy while minimizing risk for reinjury? Read more to find out!
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Can Gait Retraining Decrease Running-Related Injuries?
Which movements strategies help to decrease forces when running? Read more to find out.
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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.
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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!
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Do Overweight Runners Experience More Knee Pain?
Does higher BMI increase the risk of running related knee pain? Read more to find out!
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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.
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What Are the Best Exercises for Runners?
What are the best exercises for runners? Here, we discuss our top 5 exercises to perform before running.