By Brian Schiff Running form is a hot topic in running circles today. There are many different body types and styles across the spectrum of recreational runners. The million-dollar question is, what form (if any) is preferable for maximal performance and injury prevention? Locally and nationally, researchers
Objective: We are exploring the recruitment of the core musculature for stabilizing the spine and pelvis. Last month we were back to the basics of core integration. This month we will begin exploring subtle imbalances of strength, flexibility or both side to side in the core musculature, using the
By Dr. Angelina Stevens
By Elizabeth Towe Objective: We are going back to basics of core integration. Think of the core as any of the muscles that help stabilize and support the spine, hip joint and pelvis. This exercise reinforces spinal alignment and core control of the hips and pelvis.
By Brian Schiff Most runners have no trouble finding the motivation to hit the pavement for a training run. After all, the fresh air, changing scenery and open road serve as a great personal escape from the world or simply a great way to start the day. However,
By Brian Diaz Many athletes, from the first-timer to the experienced marathoner, struggle with what to do after a marathon or at the end of the season. There is a reason why great marathoners like Ryan Hall run only a couple of marathons a year. Marathons are exhausting,
Post-race Squat By Sage Rountree Fall is a season for longer races. Whether you’ve just finished a marathon, half-marathon, or simply a long run, you might feel as though your muscles begin to tighten up the moment you hit stop on your watch and slow your feet down.
Improve Ankle Mobility to Limit Running Injuries By Brian Schiff, PT, CSCS Have you ever experienced a sudden twinge of pain in the back of your lower leg during a run? Sometimes the feeling fades, while other times it seems to increase with every stride, forcing you to
Is Obesity Contagious? Staff Researchers at Arizona State University recently published an article in the American Journal of Public Health titled “Shared Norms and Their Explanation for the Social Clustering of Obesity.” It looked at why obesity seems to be common in some families and groups of
Healthy Option to Lower Cholesterol Staff Television commercials for medications aimed at lowering cholesterol in the blood are prevalent. The particular class of medication, statins, is often touted as a “wonder drug” in the battle against heart disease. In fact, medical professional are debating lowering the recommended LDL