Going for a run? STRETCHES FOR RUNNERS Before a run, always warm up : 10 min jog or a speed walk. Ease into each stretch; don’t bounce or force it It is far better to stretch after a run than before. Let’s look at some stretches for runners to prevent injuries. 1. HAMSTRING STRETCH FOR …
Someone called my Los Altos clinic the other day and asked this: “How long does it take to get back to exercise after an injury?… …I hurt my ankle a month ago, and want to know how long it’ll take me to get back to running. It’s frustrating not knowing if it’s safe to get …
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Have you taken up a new fitness routine after Christmas? Or are you sticking to your New Years Resolution? This past month alone, I’ve seen many clients who have mentioned signing up for local 5K and 10K runs and starting to schedule training for these races over the next few months (the majority actually …
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Physical therapy can help with most fractures, but it is especially important if you have suffered a fracture of the femur, which runs from the hip to the knee. This incredibly strong bone typically requires significant force or direct trauma to break. A femoral fracture often requires surgery to place the bones back into position. …
Here’s something for those who want to maintain keeping active this year, especially with running… Since we’re half way through January, let me talk to you about something I’ve heard a lot of people mention in the clinic – especially since starting off the year with being more active! One of the things that most …
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