by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Mar 26, 2021 | Injury Prevention, Stretching
Feeling tight in your ankles, calves, or Achilles? Try this stretch! Here’s what you need to know:The days of wedging your heel in the corner or dropping it off the step are over. Both are not a great way to loosen your ankles or stretch your calves. Instead,... 
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Mar 24, 2021 | Injury Prevention
Avoiding and preventing running injuries is relatively difficult, if not impossible. Strength and balance deficits are unavoidable. Neglecting these foundational principles only appears to be a catalyst to missing severe training time. Being Reactive, not proactive,... 
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Mar 23, 2021 | Injury Prevention, Running Form
Most runners think their run form is all about their stride — but it’s so much more. Even the most minor changes will shift how you use your muscles, tendons, and bones. That’s why any changes to your stride need to be supported by the anatomy. The... 
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Mar 21, 2021 | Running Form
Want to transition to a clean midfoot strike? Give this drill a try. The drill is simple to do and can be worked into any warm-up, cool-down, or even practiced around the house. Why midfoot? Well, it’s actually about finding a vertical shin on landing —... 
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Mar 21, 2021 | Injury Prevention, Running Form
If you want to improve your run form, you need to be careful! Why? Changing your run form will alter how you use your body while you run. Based on the changes made, new muscles and tendons will be asked to take on more or less responsibility. When runners rush through... 