David is a 42 year old runner that started feeling pain in the outer part of his right knee. He had run 11 marathons in the previous 2 years without any pain and then began to experience pain in his left knee. He cut back on his running for 2 months tried using a foam […]
The plantar fascia stretch is performed by placing the foot you are stretching behind the other foot with the ball of the foot contacting the floor. Slowly move the knee forward and press the ball of your foot into the floor to prevent it from rising. You should feel a stretch along the bottom of
Keep your foot pointed straight forward as you slide your knee forward. Maintain your heel on the ground. You should fell stretch in the Achilles tendon or lower calf. Hold for thirty seconds and repeat three times
buttock strengthening 101 Butt strengthening exercises are one of the most important things you can do to recover from or prevent a running related injury. Buttock pain – piriformis syndrome Piriformis syndrome is a pain – in the buttock! Your piriformis is a muscle that runs from your lower spine to the top of your
Severs Disease is an ominous name for a simple inflammatory condition that affects the area where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel. It is most common in children who are growing rapidly and involved in sports such as soccer, basketball, and running. Your child’s bones are growing at a faster rate than the tendon,
Repeatedly raise your trunk to slightly above horizontal, then return to a hanging position. Try to keep your abdominal muscles drawn in slightly while elevating to keep your back relatively straight. Repeat ten to thirty times. To make this exercise more challenging hold the horizontal position for five seconds or try it with only one
Running form tips introduction Runners come in many shapes, sizes and styles. One running form does not fit all people nor does it guarantee superior performance or freedom from injury. However, knowing some basic running form tips can help you get the most out of your running experience and can help understand how to improve
Hamstring Strain is a strain of the muscles on the back of the thigh and often a result of speed training or racing. You will usually feel a distinct tightening or pain in the middle third of the muscle. A hamstring strain can come on suddenly and send you limping off of the track or
The hip adductor stretch is performed by standing with your feet apart and slowly shifting your hips to one side. You should feel a stretch in the groin or inner thigh. You can vary where you feel the stretch by slightly changing the position of your foot or intensify the stretch by taking a wider
Many runners have tight hamstrings. And many of them would benefit from doing hamstring stretches! Tight hamstrings may be related to knee pain, butt pain and perhaps even heel pain. A great way to stretch the hamstrings and also protect your back can be performed by lying on your back next to a taller object
