Exercises for Beginner Runners
In today's video we take a look at some exercises that will be beneficial for new runners to perform to 1. Improve running form, 2....
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Total Physical Therapy
May 14, 20191 min read
Stretching for the Beginner Runner
In this video we discuss how and when to stretch for someone who is new to the sport of running. We discuss the three areas that most...
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Total Physical Therapy
Apr 17, 20191 min read
Running Shoes
In this video we take a look at running shoes. If you are a new runner and want to know more about shoes, this video is an introductory...
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Total Physical Therapy
Apr 4, 20191 min read
How to Start Running
Today, we are discussing how to start a running program. Detailed in the video is a conservative approach to beginning a running program...
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Total Physical Therapy
Mar 22, 20191 min read
Developing a Habit for Running
Today, we are looking at what we can do as runners to help us develop the habit of running. Typically the first 3-6 months are the...
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Total Physical Therapy
Mar 13, 20191 min read
Benefits of Running
Today we are starting a new mini series addressing how to start a running program. This mini series will be designed with the new running...
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Total Physical Therapy
Mar 1, 20192 min read
(Mucha 2017) Hip abductor strength and lower extremity running related injury in distance runners: A
Today's question is asking, "What role does hip abduction weakness play in running injuries." As runners we tend to do repetitive...
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Total Physical Therapy
Feb 18, 20191 min read
(Lorimer 2014) Achilles Tendon Injury Risk Factors Associated with Running
Today, we are addressing the question, "What risk factors are associated with Achilles Tendinopathy?" The Achilles tendon is vital to our...
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Total Physical Therapy
Feb 4, 20192 min read
(Thompson 2016) The outcome of hip exercise in patellofemoral pain: A systematic review
Today, we are addressing the question of the effectiveness of hip exercises in the treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). PFPS...
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Total Physical Therapy
Jan 29, 20192 min read
(Berryman 2010) Effect of Plyometric vs. Dynamic Weight Training on the Energy Cost of Running
Today, we are addressing the question "What effect does plyometric based training and dynamic weight training have on energy cost of...
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Total Physical Therapy
Jan 23, 20192 min read
(Karsten 2016) The Effects of Sport-Specific Maximal Strength and Conditioning Training on Critical
Today's article we are addressing the question, "what affect does strength training have on 5k performance?" The article addresses two...
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Total Physical Therapy
Jan 9, 20192 min read
(Malisoux, 2016) Injury risk in runners using standard or motion control shoes: a randomized control
Today, we are looking at a research article that ask the question if there is a change in the injury risk of a runner who has pronated,...
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Total Physical Therapy
Jan 4, 20191 min read
Assigning shoes based on the shape of the bottom of your foot.
Today we are looking at a research article that is trying to determine if assigning a shoe based on the shape of the bottom of your foot...
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Total Physical Therapy
Feb 20, 20181 min read
How is your #ValentoneChallenge going?
There has been a lot of talk around our office, from clients, and friends about our #ValentoneChallenge that is happening on our...
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Total Physical Therapy
Oct 18, 20172 min read
Fixing Your Fanny Pain
Piriformis plays a very important role for protecting the hip, sacroiliac joint, and the pelvic floor. The muscle is often seen as the...
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Michael Moore
Sep 5, 20174 min read
The Art of Tart.....Cherry. Evidence Behind the Benefits of the Berry.
We live in a world of so many options when it comes to anti inflammatories. Both prescription as well as over the counter NSAIDs are...
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Total Physical Therapy
Jul 28, 20177 min read
Running on Fat - Using Fat Cells for Fuel - A Beginners Guide to the "Fat Army"
At some point in time we've all pondered, how can I lose some weight? And if you drop that catch phrase of "weight loss" into a search...
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Total Physical Therapy
Jul 19, 20175 min read
What's All This Salt About? Hyponatremia - The Endurance Athlete's Silent Killer
Endurance athletes can be sticklers when it comes to what they put down the hatch. They have to be picky because they are pushing their...
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Total Physical Therapy
Jul 12, 20172 min read
Getting to the Core of Core Stabilization
If you have endured an episode of neck or back pain then you can relate to the pain that can make you feel hopeless. For most of us these...
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Total Physical Therapy
Jun 28, 20173 min read
Summertime "Fanny" Drills for the Dedicated! 6 Exercises to "Light a Fire" Under
If you're in the business of walking around the pool this year with the perfect "rump" then read on. If you're in the business of making...
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