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...
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 3, 2021 | Injury Prevention, Running Form
Do you feel stiff and tight when you run? Maybe you struggle to pick up your feet when your run? If so, the stretch below is perfect for you. With more runners working from home and sitting more, hip tightness is a big problem. Why does it matter?Good hip flexibility...
