by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jul 4, 2021 | Running Form, Stretching
Feel tight in the front of your thighs? This stretch is a great way to loosen up. As a Physical Therapist, most of my runners use the “heel-to-butt” stretch to loosen up and stretch their thighs. Unfortunately, it rarely helps improve flexibility that will...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jun 29, 2021 | Running Form, Stretching
If you’re a runner who struggles with shuffling, opening your stride, or running faster, you’ll want to read below. Here’s the big misconception: Running faster and finishing races stronger comes from training harder, running more miles, and...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jun 22, 2021 | Injury Prevention
If you struggle with running injuries and want to run more consistently, read on! When most runners get injured, it’s a drawn-out process. What starts as a little soreness or pain, quickly progresses into an injury that can have you missing weeks or months of...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jun 15, 2021 | Injury Prevention, Stretching
Need to stretch, but don’t have a lot of time? Give this stretch a try. The Runner’s Stretch targets multiple areas at once, including the ankle and hips — two areas that give runners trouble. Watch the below to learn more and follow these tips to...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jun 5, 2021 | Strength Training
If you’re goal is to run and train consistently, then these glute exercises for you. Fact is, most running injuries can be avoided through smarter training and adding in targeted exercises. On the exercise front, the key is to target areas that are often...