Runners often ask, should I stretch? I cannot answer that for you without looking at your muscle length. Only a problematic, tight muscle truly needs to be stretched, otherwise you are better off spending time on mobility and rolling. However, if a tight muscle is noted by your therapist or trainer, this approach is an … Continue reading Contract-Relax Muscle Energy Stretches

This is an incredibly talented athlete who I work with in the garage gym. She came to me with left knee pain, which continued after 6 weeks of PT. Despite a good routine in the weight room, her abductors tested weak so we started a targeted hip strengthening routine and then added run-specific hip strengthening. … Continue reading Correcting Valgus Knee Collapse

In just 15-20 minutes, gain or maintain core strength important to injury prevention. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qVh-k_6Uo4

I've remade my pull-up video because I felt like I missed a lot on the first video. I have a good group of mostly female runners (some men, some non-runners) on Instagram who are either working towards their first pull-up or hoping to increase their max. Join us at  https://www.instagram.com/pullups.every.day.challenge/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjFty9vcWOs&t=3s

This is a challenging circuit using an Airex balance pad. Please practice on a stable surface first. This video is part of my strength training for runners series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WzYdCUJayk&t=5s

In this video, you will learn everything you need to know about piriformis syndrome. I also like to think of it as covering hip dysfunction in general but the focus is on the piriformis. Last year, I learned that I had a weak piriformis after I suffered a femornal neck bone injury. The piriformis protects … Continue reading Piriformis Syndrome

Hey running and athletic friends! I just finished a new video, working with Tom Michaud again, showing beginner and advanced core exercises. A strong core.....

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