by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Dec 9, 2021 | Stretching
Does it take you a mile to warm up because of hip stiffness? If so, read on! Hip flexibility is the secret to opening up your stride for faster, injury-free running. As a physical therapist, most of my patients struggle to stretch their hip flexors properly. Why does...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Dec 1, 2021 | Stretching
If your quad muscles are tight, read this. Having tight quads is a common problem with runners. You need flexibility in your thighs and quads to protect your knees and run with proper form. Most runners use the “heel-to-butt” stretch to loosen up and stretch the quad...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Nov 22, 2021 | Strength Training
When it comes to running, not all lunges are equal. As a physical therapist, I typically find that runners bias themselves to the standard lunge. The one where they step forward and drop the back knee to the ground. While the standard lunge has its place, there’s a...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Nov 18, 2021 | Strength Training
Are you focused on strength training but still getting injured? Here may be the problem: Your exercises aren’t runner-specific. Many runners believe clamshells or leg lifts are the way to go, but those exercises fall short when it comes to injury prevention. As a...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Nov 18, 2021 | Stretching
Do you struggle to open your stride because of tight hips? If so, this stretch is for you! As a physical therapist, I’ve seen many running injuries caused by tight hips. It’s essential to prioritize hip flexibility if you want to run without injury. This hip stretch...
