by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Mar 11, 2021 | Running Form
If you struggle on hills — you may want to look at your run form. Here’s why:The force of gravity amplifies when running up and downhills. You will either be thrown harder into the ground (downhill) or resisted (uphill). The improper run form can amplify...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Mar 6, 2021 | Running Form
Does your stride feel slow and choppy? If so, you may be “tapping the breaks.” Imagine driving down the road and tapping the brakes 160 times per minute. As you can imagine, it would be quite jerky, inefficient, and painful. Unfortunately, most have a run...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Mar 3, 2021 | Running Form
If you feel tight and stiff — this stretch has your name all over it. Tightness develops for multiple reasons. For runners, it usually from the nature of the sport. Runners are stuck in a single plane of motion, forward and back, and rarely get the twisting and...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Feb 23, 2021 | Injury Prevention
Do you struggle with running injuries? Read on! Here’s why: Nearly all runners develop muscle imbalances. While some runners can run forever with underlying issues, most cannot. The imbalances develop and cause muscles, tendons, and joints to wear down quicker...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Feb 12, 2021 | Injury Prevention, Stretching
If your hamstrings feel tight or you have trouble opening your stride, this stretch is a gamechanger. Here’s why:Tight hamstrings can cause a host of issues: slower running, back pain, and muscle strains, to name a few. Only traditional stretching methods...
