by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jun 7, 2022 | Injury Prevention, Strength Training
“My (knee, ankle, hip) feels stiff, sore, or injured. What should I do?” This is the most common question I get as a Physical Therapist. I find that runners typically misunderstand the reason for their discomfort. For example, if their knee is hurting, they assume the... 
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | May 24, 2022 | Injury Prevention
“It’s just some soreness or a muscle strain. I can run through it.” As a Physical Therapist, I hear this all the time. Most runners ignore their first symptoms, but this strategy will get you in trouble. Here’s Why:Minor setbacks can easily turn into serious injuries.... 
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | May 19, 2022 | Injury Prevention
For runners over 40, the occasional running injury is likely. That’s just part of the gig. However, injuries don’t have to derail your running long-term. Here’s the thing:You can recover from most running injuries in just 7 DAYS. The key is that you need to take the... 
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... 
