by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jun 1, 2021 | Stretching
If your hips feel stiff and tight, this stretch is perfect to loosen you up! Good hip flexibility allows runners to open their stride (run faster), and avoid imbalance and compensation (prevent injury). As a Physical Therapist, I typically see the loss of hip...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Mar 26, 2021 | Injury Prevention, Stretching
Feeling tight in your ankles, calves, or Achilles? Try this stretch! Here’s what you need to know:The days of wedging your heel in the corner or dropping it off the step are over. Both are not a great way to loosen your ankles or stretch your calves. Instead,...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Feb 12, 2021 | Injury Prevention, Stretching
If your hamstrings feel tight or you have trouble opening your stride, this stretch is a gamechanger. Here’s why:Tight hamstrings can cause a host of issues: slower running, back pain, and muscle strains, to name a few. Only traditional stretching methods...
