A shortened range of motion at the hips, means you slow down and risk injury. “[Tight hip flexors are] going to limit the amount of force and propulsive motion that you can use to go forward,” Kristopher Ferrera, doctor of physical therapy at Moss Rehab, where he specializes in ...
I mentioned before that reverse hypers can be used to rehab from injury. This works because the eccentric movement stretches the erectors and the spinal discs. The gentle stretching helps to decompress the discs, allowing spinal fluid to permeate the spinal column and fill the surrounding area wi...
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Protect. Initially, you may choose to “protect” the injury site. This may include the use of crutches to assist with walking. Even using a simple ACE wrap is a method of protecting the site from further injury. Refrain from an activity that may have caused the injury. Avoid aggressive s...
‘Calf muscle strains’ are a common running injury. They can be debilitating, painful, and require reduced or complete cessation from running. Short and longer lasting episodes of pain can stem from injury to the calf musculature.The purpose of this blo
3. It Can Help Rehab Physical therapists commonly use the clamshell exercise for knee pain and to help people recover after lower-body injuries, Schumacher says. After all, in addition to training that all-important glute med, they let you work each side individually. And you even do them ...
Once you know what causes ITB syndrome, you can begin the rehab process and build towards a full return to running. What is ITB Syndrome? Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome is a common running injury which is frequently misunderstood and treated poorly. This is despite how very common ITB syndrom...
Not good, though I’m glad to hear the rehab is going well. When you are ready to ride again, it would be a good idea if I had a look at your first. Functionally you will be different to when you were here. No charge, just curious to see the outcome of the surgery and how ...
Then, try to identify the cause – did you fall, twist it, new trainers, new route, uneven ground, longer distance, or do too many runs close together?' 'If the pain continues or is unidentifiable, see a physiotherapist for assessment. They can diagnose the injury and provide a rehab ...