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It is no secret that distance running places a significant demand on the body’s musculoskeletal system. The cyclic impact (ground reaction) forces inherent to running continuously load the lower...

Like the posterior chain, muscles of the anterior chain (Hip Flexors, Quadriceps, Abdominals, and Pectorals) may have limited flexibility due to a multitude of causes. Insufficient stretching,...

Now that we have covered how to improve foot and ankle mobility in our last blog post, our next task will be to improve mobility through the posterior chain! The posterior chain is defined as the...

Maintaining functional mobility of the foot and ankle is extremely important for runners of all skill levels. When the foot makes contact with the ground, a series of biomechanical events occurs...

AS TEMPERATURES COOL AND LEAVES BEGIN TO CHANGE COLOR, RUNNERS TEND TO FIND THEMSELVES ENTERING THEIR OFFSEASON. ALTHOUGH CONTINUOUS RACE TRAINING KEEPS RUNNERS, INCLUDING MYSELF, FOCUSED AND...

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a common ailment for many recreational and professional runners. It has an easily recognizable pain pattern that begins at the crest of the hip and descends to the...

Save yourself from a short winter sports season! Checkout the article below for tips and exercises to prepare your body for the upcoming winter activities! Chilled air, crisp falling leaves, golden...

It lurks from behindWith every step its presence does growPortending havocIt will become a legendary foeThe dead butt gnaws at its neighborsMaking them cry and scream no!For they soon will feel the...

Yesterday was a privilege for me to speak at the Ballard Homestead to the Green Lake Running Group members about how to become a lifelong runner. Posted below are the slides from my talk as well as...

This muscle could be considered a part of the hip flexors but it is mostly dormant in normal functioning hips. In dysfunctional hips, such as hips with dysplasia, labral tear or femoral acetabular...