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Dr. Asher Henry on How to Assess and Prevent Posterior Chain Injuries

Posted September 15, 2022
BY Christine

“Posterior chain” may not be a term that’s familiar to you, but the muscles that make up that chain undoubtedly are. As a runner, keeping your posterior chain strong and functional is the key to healthy running.

As runners, …

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Sprained Ankle Treatment for Runners

Posted September 13, 2022
BY Jason Fitzgerald

There’s no doubt that at some point as a runner (especially if you enjoy trail running), you’ve probably experienced a sprained ankle.

It’s a feeling that can literally stop you in your tracks. One minute you’re cruising …

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) Treatment

Posted July 20, 2022
BY Jason Fitzgerald

If you’re a runner, then you know just how important it is to focus on strength training. Not only can strength training improve your performance, but it can also help prevent injuries.

Today we’ll discuss strength exercises for patellofemoral …

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Running Imbalances: How to Prevent & Treat Asymmetries with Dr. Sarah Ceschin

Posted June 30, 2022
BY Christine

Imbalances can appear in all sorts of ways in our running and daily life. But they aren’t always what you think! Knowing how and when to address imbalances can help improve your economy and ability to prevent injuries.…

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The Big Stress Fracture Episode with Dr. Emily Kraus

Posted May 5, 2022
BY Christine

A bone stress injury is one of the injuries feared most by runners and with good reason – they require extensive time off for healing and recovery. By understanding common risk factors, you can stay healthy and prevent this …

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Peroneal Tendonitis Treatment: How to Heal this Tendon Injury

Posted May 4, 2022
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Peroneal tendonitis sidelines so many runners every year – it’s a common ankle tendon injury among endurance runners. But treatment and prevention can help you get back to doing what you love: running.

You love running, but you’ve been …

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Movement Expert Kate Galliet on How to Prevent Your Next Big Injury

Posted March 10, 2022
BY Christine

What runner doesn’t aspire to become unbreakable? It’s never too late to learn how to listen to your body to make yourself a healthier, more durable athlete!

When you are faced with a running injury – whether acute or …

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Broken to Healthy: How Ultrarunner Connor Meakin Overcame Years of Injury

Posted December 30, 2021
BY Christine

Recovering from injuries is challenging enough when they keep you away from running for days or weeks. But injuries that linger for years with no end in sight require a special type of perspective and perseverance.

This week’s podcast …

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How to Rehab an Injury the Right Way, with Jimmy Picard DPT

Posted November 25, 2021
BY Christine

With the injury rate for runners hovering around 70%, most of us will have to deal with injury rehab sooner or later. Using an active approach to recovery will put you in the driver’s seat and get you on …

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How to Reduce Your Injury Risk, with Performance Coach and Sports Scientist David Joyce

Posted November 18, 2021
BY Christine

Consistency is the key to improving your running – it’s the “secret sauce” if there is one! Since injuries threaten consistency, runners must reduce injury risk as a top priority.

I consider consistency to be the “secret sauce” to …

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