As a physical therapist, I have seen my share of injuries. I am also the person at a dinner party that gets introduced and shortly after I hear, “oh, I have so and so pain.” It is hard to example that injuries are caused by errors in training that can easily be fixed. Because of [...]
Snapping hip syndrome: what it is and how to treat it
April 14, 2013 By
You are out for a run when all of a sudden, you hear a snap. You might have stepped on a stick — or maybe that sound came from your hip. Snapping hip syndrome is a common runner’s injury. It occurs when one of your tendons moves over a bony protuberance in your hip, causing [...]
Do I need to see a doctor for my running injury?
April 6, 2013 By
Most running injuries occur as strained muscles, overuse syndromes, and occasional stress reactions that can be treated with rest, ice, and gentle stretching. However, there are key signs when a running injury is more serious and requires the attention of a physician. Here are three signs indicating you should schedule an appointment for further review [...]
Recovering from an ACL injury and preventing re-injury
April 3, 2013 By
We recently covered the basics of an ACL injury — from why it happens to prevention techniques. This month, physical therapist Meredith Franczyk follows up with the nitty-gritty of healing, including what to expect in rehab and strength moves you can do to prevent re-injury. An ACL — anterior cruciate ligament — is one of [...]
Bouncing back from injury: one runner's comeback story
March 27, 2013 By
Sticking with an exercise routine can be anything but easy. If anyone knows that, it's WalkJogRun user Jason Schmitt, 42, of Clearwater, Fla. This busy father of three (with a fourth on the way) has fallen off the running bandwagon a few times — and it caused him quite the health scare. Schmitt began his [...]
Yoga for runners: finding the right class for you
March 16, 2013 By
Now that we know the benefits of yoga for runners, it’s time to start practicing. But, with so many different styles, classes, and teachers, it may be tough to know where to start. First, you need to ask yourself some simple questions: What does your body need more of? What type of movement will keep [...]
Early spring vegetable: asparagus
March 15, 2013 By
Last week, I was lamenting the fact that asparagus was $5.99/bunch. Even me, the lover of all things green, wasn't willing to shell out that kind of cash for a vegetable — regardless of how ready I am for spring or how sick I am of having to roast yet another root vegetable. Luckily, it [...]
Physical therapy for runners
March 15, 2013 By
As a physical therapist, I often get asked questions about pain, injuries, and discomfort associated with running. And while you're probably aware that physical therapy can help you recover from running injuries like sprains and torn ligaments, there are a plethora of other conditions PT can treat. These conditions, include, but are not limited to: [...]
Find your weekly mileage sweet spot
March 11, 2013 By
Next time you toe the line at the start of a race, survey the runners around you. Ask the runner to your left how many miles he or she ran per week leading up to the race, and then ask the runner on your right the same question. Chances are you'll get two different answers. [...]
Yoga for runners: 4 reasons you should do yoga
March 5, 2013 By
You’ve probably experienced it before, someone mentions you need to try yoga and you find yourself feeling a mix of dread and skepticism. You’re a runner, flexibility isn’t really your thing, and you’d much rather hit the pavement than the mat. But what if there is something to this age-old practice that might improve your [...]
