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Running and Sweating and LEAKING…Oh My!

Posted on by Christina Christie PT, CCE, FAFS, 3DMAPS, CAFS

Are you a female runner who has been preparing for a marathon? As you increase your mileage, you have likely experienced an increase in sweating. This is normal. However, if you have also experienced urinary leakage, this is NOT normal!

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3 Ways to Combat Low Back Pain in Runners

Posted on by Athletico

Low back pain is the largest cause of disability, affecting nearly 80 percent of people in the United States at some point in their lifetime.1
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Maintaining Your Winter Running Routine

Posted on by Athletico

It is possible to maintain your outdoor running routine in the winter, but you must always keep safety top of mind.

Although running outside in the winter can be intimidating due to conditions like ice, snow and cold, you can keep your running mileage up if you have the right gear and follow some practical cold-weather safety tips. Read below for guidance on how to stay warm when battling some of the year’s coldest temperatures.

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Stretching Vs. Warming Up: What’s the Difference?

Posted on by Brian Whittington, PT, DPT, CMTPT

One of the more frequent questions I am asked when conducting physical therapy evaluations is “Did my injury occur because I did not stretch before my physical activity?” That’s a great question and the quick answer is no…..and yes. Let me explain.

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Is Running Bad for My Knees?

Posted on by Dorothy Cohee

There is little evidence that running alone will send you to the operating room for knee surgery due to arthritis. That’s not to say that runners’ knees do not bother them. It is the most common body region runners complain of have aches and pains.

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Should I Stretch Before or After My Run?

Posted on by Dorothy Cohee

We all have seen, or have been, runners bending over to touch their toes or pull their foot back to stretch before a race. Therefore, it may surprise you that some research does not support static stretching prior to running, but at the same time others indicate it has no detrimental effects on performance.

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Tips to Triathlon

Posted on by Dorothy Cohee

Triathlons take more time to train for with needing to work on three different disciplines in the sport. It may seem overwhelming and like you don’t have enough time. It can be mind boggling thinking about how to actually fit it all in your weekly schedule. Planning ahead and setting goals are key, but also incorporating a few training techniques into your weekly workouts will help enhance your workout and help you feel ready for race day.

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Minimalist Shoes vs. Maximalist Shoes

Posted on by Dorothy Cohee

What’s the best shoe to wear when running? Minimalist shoes, maximalist shoes, or your current running shoe? Here are some things to consider.. (more…)

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