It’s common place to hear that running is harmful to your knees- even from medical professionals. But in a 2008 Study from Stanford University, running showed no increase
Here’s a guide from Runner’s World discussing when to see a doctor from running pain. If anyone has any specific injury questions, please feel free to ask in
Overtraining is becoming more and more popular with the rise in runners competing in ultra endurance events. It’s very easy for runners to get caught up in logging
Tight hamstrings are extremely common amongst runners. Here are some tips for stretching. I would like to mention however, the more recent literature is advocating more active stretching
Runner’s World has a great short video on performing some exercises that will strengthen your core body muscles. These are really simple and are meant to be
VIDEOTRAINING VIDEO Knee Strength Workout Use these seven exercises to strengthen your hips and bring relief to your knees. Source: Knee Strength Workout
Last Saturday in Little Rock, Arkansas, 201 runners, including a 4-year-old child, finished the third annual Race to Remember 5K before Leah Thorvilson. None of them, however, covered the
Zimmerman’s left foot had been bothering him since late April, and he had missed two of Washington’s previous three games. Matt den Dekker was called up from Triple-A
Researchers debate whether sex differences are in the mind or the muscles. A recent paper published looked at 92,000 marathon performances to determine that women are “better” at pacing
Sesamoiditis can be a frustrating condition for both the patient as well as the treating physician. Making the injury even more complicated is the debate over the true
It’s definitely pretty to run outside during a snowfall, but many fail to realize what the snow can do in terms of overtaxing the muscles in your legs.
I couldn’t help but share my thoughts on a recent Runner’s World post in regards to rehabbing an injury. Figured it was worth mentioning on my blog. Running
As temperatures dip across the United States, the prospect of a long winter and slippery conditions is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. But as we unpack winter
The Hoka One One is an over-sized maximally cushioned running shoe which has basically created a new category of running shoes since being introduced in 2011. I reviewed
Here’s a reply you may find interesting to what Coach Jenny recently had to say on Achilles’ tendon injuries in Runner’s World. You can read the article here.
Sounds crazy right?? Everyone tends to have the misconception that running is bad on your joints from all the pounding. Over the past 5 or more years that I
Think you have a stress fracture in your foot? It’s very common to have aches and pains in your feet from exercising, especially running. But how can you
If you want to feel instantly stronger and more stable during squats, deadlifts, and other lower-body exercises, try this simple trick: Kick off your shoes. That’s the latest
NEW STUDY PUBLISHED in The Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports Continuing on with some more information on plantar fasciitis, this next post was sent to
How to Build Endurance For Long Runs While in Rehab as posted on Runner’s World Combo Endurance Workouts Run the distance you can complete safely and without pain (ie.
I routinely advise runners in my practice to perform 100 calf raises a day to help strengthen their calf muscles which can improve injuries such as plantar fasciitis
Have you ever heard of the prehistoric practice of foot binding that dates back to ancient China? Here are some fascinating pictures that British photographer Jo Farrell has
This question arises frequently amongst many runners. We have a popular trail in Akron called the Towpath where runners tend to gather on weekends for their long runs.
There is insufficient evidence to support the use of insoles or foot orthoses as either a treatment for LBP or in the prevention of LBP was the conclusion
Here is a recent podcast I did with Aaron Olson from www.paleorunner.org on minimalist shoes. http://www.paleorunner.org/2014/05/minimalist-running-shoes-dr-nick.html
Without a doubt plantar fasciitis is the number one pathology that walks into any foot specialists practice on a daily basis. It has become an epidemic in our
Below is a guest post from Physical Therapist Timothy Shanor where he shares some insight on common causes of knee pain from running. I will be following this
Article by Dr. Nicholas Campitelli (Click to access Dr. Campitelli’s Office website) The debate is ongoing as to the use of minimalist shoes and running barefoot. Few studies
Here’s an article published in Outside Magazine that reveals how shoes do not create injuries, runners create their own injury. I’ve been interviewed several times by Outside Magazine
I’m excited to help educate runners this Tuesday March 25th at 7:00 pm with the help of the wonderful Physical Therapists at the Stow Nova Care and the
When looking at the traditional running shoe, or almost any shoe that is customary in our society, one observation becomes common- the heel. What is the reason that
Unless your running with an accentuated heel strike with an out-stretched leg well in front of your center of gravity then I say no. Why? Because there are
Can parallel use of different running shoes decrease running-related injury risk?L. Malisoux, J. Ramesh, R. Mann, R. Seil, A. Urhausen, D. Theisen Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science