Posts Tagged ‘return to running’
ACLR & Returning to Running
ACLR: “When Can I Run Again?” Physical therapists are often asked “when can I run again?” after an ACL injury or surgery. The honest answer is “it depends”. There are many factors that impact when we can provide an accurate answer to that question. Each individual is dealing with unique circumstances specific to their own…
Read MoreStrength Training and Running Performance
Running “Wear and Tear” We treat a large population of endurance athletes at our clinic. We typically hear the same sentiment amongst those runners that are often injured. Many distance runners believe that running is sufficient exercise to strengthen their legs, however this is not the case. As a result, it is critical for runners to…
Read MoreRunning Injuries
Why Am I Developing Running Injuries? Many of us have increased our frequency of running during this pandemic. Running “too much, too soon,” is one of the primary causes of injury. Runners will often experience overuse injuries because of the large amount of miles logged over the course of their training. Poor movement patterns can…
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The most commonly seen running injuries are in the feet and knees. These overuse injuries can almost always be corrected with physical therapy. These injuries occur due to muscular imbalances and poor biomechanics that have developed due to repetitive incorrect motion. We are equipped to perform a running analysis to help treat and prevent running…
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