Core Corner - Foundational Shoulder Stability-Prone “T” By Elizabeth Towe Objective: To prevent injury to the shoulder joint by strengthening postural muscles that hold the shoulder in a neutral position—unwinding rounded shoulder posture. This also helps create spinal strength, stability and holding an upright posture in running.
By Sage Rountree Last month, as part of our lunge series, we looked at a low lunge with an optional quadriceps stretch, with the hand reaching the same-side foot. This month, we will look at a twist on that pose. First, we literally come into a
By Brian Schiff, PT, CSCS Whether you are running or cycling, it is safe to assume hills add measurable challenges to training and races. Some love them, but most people hate them. Regardless, everyone who competes needs to learn how to conquer them. Aside from regular hill work and
By Flo Moses, PT, LAT, ATC We have all heard the old saying “ankle bone connected to the shin bone…” and so on. That connection is fairly obvious due to the proximity of the bones. But did you know that you can accurately state that the big
By BeActive NC Winter got you feeling the blues? You’re certainly not alone. Fewer daylight hours, frigid temperatures and hectic schedules combine to leave many of us feeling dreary. In fact, more than 20 million Americans suffer from some level of seasonal depression, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
By Elizabeth Towe Objective: This is a great strength exercise for hip stability in the frontal plane (lateral movement), which provides stability so the body can move forward efficiently. The benefit of this exercise is that it is accessible anywhere for a great strengthening workout. Exercise:
By Dr. Angelina Stevens As humans, we are wired for adaptation and change. As athletes, we are wired with a desire for elevating our performance. Our own local, Shalane Flanagan told reporters that after her second place finish in the New York city Marathon, that she only slept for 90
By Brian Schiff, PT, CSCS Anterior knee pain, otherwise referred to as chondromalacia, patellofemoral overload, and patellofemoral pain (P-F pain), affects several groups in our society. This diagnosis typically involves inflammation and/or degeneration of the cartilage behind the kneecap as well as the articulation between the patella (kneecap) and
By Elizabeth Towe Objective: Rotate the shoulders and torso without causing a shift in the pelvis and legs. This will help hold good upright posture when running. In swimming, this helps hold stable posture as you reach with hand to enter the water. Exercise: Begin by lying
By Sage Rountree In the past months, we’ve been working through stretches from a split-stance lunge. This month’s version builds on those. If you’re just resolving to try yoga, no problem—just work toward this position wisely, stopping when things get intense. This version of the lunge with