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...
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...
