by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Nov 22, 2021 | Strength Training
When it comes to running, not all lunges are equal. As a physical therapist, I typically find that runners bias themselves to the standard lunge. The one where they step forward and drop the back knee to the ground. While the standard lunge has its place, there’s a...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Nov 18, 2021 | Strength Training
Are you focused on strength training but still getting injured? Here may be the problem: Your exercises aren’t runner-specific. Many runners believe clamshells or leg lifts are the way to go, but those exercises fall short when it comes to injury prevention. As a...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Nov 11, 2021 | Strength Training
Are weak glutes making it difficult for you to run consistently and injury-free? As a physical therapist, I see a lot of runners doing exercises that aren’t helping them. If your goal is to run injury-free, you need to do exercises that are runner-specific. Watch...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Oct 9, 2021 | Injury Prevention, Strength Training
If you spend your time scrolling through running articles online, no doubt you’ll have heard that pronation is the devil. Everyone thinks that pronation is a problem they need to eliminate, but the truth is, it’s completely natural. As well as being part of your...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Oct 1, 2021 | Injury Prevention, Strength Training
Did you know that 50-80% of runners get injured every year? As well as experiencing pain and discomfort, runner’s are also forced to miss races that they’ve trained for weeks, months, or even years. As a physical therapist, I’m constantly faced with patients who are...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Sep 29, 2021 | Strength Training
If you’re struggling with balance, stability or injury, there’s something you should know: improving your running starts with good strength. Finding a solution to these problems is all about identifying your weaknesses and taking action to improve them. As a Physical...
