Stretching Before Running Leads Injury
Stretching before running may create tiny micro-tears in the muscle fibers and tendons which may effect endurance capacity and injury. micro-tearing from stretching has been […]
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Humans Hardwired for Forefoot Running Technique
Ever wonder how our ancestors ran barefoot without getting injured? The driving force for their non-injurious barefoot running style was the forefoot running technique. Most […]
Implications of Weak Hip Abduction Muscles in Runners
Muscle strength imbalances, particularly weak hip abduction muscles, affect running kinematics for the worst. You probably already know that ITBS is a very common running […]
2 Myths on the Iliotibial Band Syndrome Causes in Runners
Here are the 2 common myths of the running-related iliotibial band syndrome causes. It was assumed the cause of ITBS was due to an inflamed bursa (bursitis) ‘supposedly’
How to Prevent Lateral Knee Pain When Running
Lateral knee pain when running is a common complaint of many runners, but there is a simple fix for the condition.