by Steve Gonser PT DPT | May 5, 2022 | Strength Training
As a runner, you probably understand that foot strength is important. Having strong feet is essential to preventing lower body and foot injuries. Most runners go wrong with isolating muscle groups – exercises like towel crunches, calf raises, and band work. That’s why...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | May 3, 2022 | Training & Racing
Heading into taper can be a stressful time for a lot of runners. It’s common for runners to go ‘taper crazy,’ as I like to call it. They just start making changes and trying many new things right before a race. It’s essential to keep in mind that anything new can...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Apr 28, 2022 | Injury Prevention
It’s common for runners struggling with knee pain and soreness to get stuck in a cycle of re-injury. As a Physical Therapist, I see it all the time. But it doesn’t have to be this way. If you handle the injury correctly, you can get back to running and avoid re-injury...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Apr 19, 2022 | Injury Prevention, Strength Training
“If I can just get through the first mile, my (ankle, knee, hip, etc.) feels okay.” One of the trickiest areas for injury recovery is when a runner only needs a few minutes to “warm-up.” After doing so, their pain and soreness goes away. As a Physical Therapist, I can...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Apr 15, 2022 | Injury Prevention, Strength Training
If you’re a runner who “just runs,” you may be putting yourself at risk for injury. As a Physical Therapist, I find that runners often misunderstand the concept of building strength. They think that running a lot will make them stronger. Here’s the trouble:Runners who...
