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...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Apr 12, 2022 | Strength Training, Stretching
Strength training and stretching are both essential if you want to run injury-free. The problem is that runners often have misconceptions about the best way to approach either. Most runners think that to properly strengthen a muscle, they need to isolate it. In fact,...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Apr 7, 2022 | Strength Training
When you think of core exercises, what comes to mind? Probably crunches or bicycles. While these exercises will tone your front section, they will not help your running. You need to build 360° core strength if you want to run your best and avoid injuries. This means...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Apr 1, 2022 | Strength Training
As a runner, you probably realize that hamstring exercises are important. What you may not realize is that doing the typical hamstring exercises will not help your running. There is one exercise I love to use with runners in my Physical Therapy practice. This exercise...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jan 27, 2022 | Strength Training
If you focus on core strength in your abdomen only, you may be neglecting an important area. When you think about your core, you probably think of the front section. You may not realize the core also includes the sides and the low back. As a Physical Therapist, I see...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jan 24, 2022 | Strength Training
If you think crunches are a good way to build core strength, I urge you to reconsider. As a Physical Therapist and running coach, I’m often asked to recommend core strength exercises. While crunches can provide some benefit, there’s an exercise that’s far more...
