by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Apr 28, 2022 | Injury Prevention
It’s common for runners struggling with knee pain and soreness to get stuck in a cycle of re-injury. As a Physical Therapist, I see it all the time. But it doesn’t have to be this way. If you handle the injury correctly, you can get back to running and avoid re-injury...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Apr 19, 2022 | Injury Prevention, Strength Training
“If I can just get through the first mile, my (ankle, knee, hip, etc.) feels okay.” One of the trickiest areas for injury recovery is when a runner only needs a few minutes to “warm-up.” After doing so, their pain and soreness goes away. As a Physical Therapist, I can...
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...
