Endurance Digest is an ever-growing collection of physical therapy based, injury prevention and training blog posts, video podcasts, and newsletters to support endurance athletes.
Nov 18
Wednesday November 18th, 2009 – Permalink
A common question that I get in the medical field is “Will I get arthritis if I run?” Common sense would say yes but the research says otherwise. If addition, I rarely see individuals that used to be triathletes and runners undergo a total knee replacement. These clients are typically overweight/obese and inactive.
Nov 15
Sunday November 15th, 2009 – Permalink
Exercise Central has launched. This PT-created database is an ever-growing collection of stretching and strengthening exercises designed for the unique needs of endurance athletes. In time it will morph into specific programs that target specific goals and injury types. It’s like having your own personal physical therapist on retainer. Answers are only a click or e-mail away. New videos are being added regularly. Check back often or contact us if you don’t see what you’re looking for. Click here to check it out.
Nov 9
Monday November 9th, 2009 – Permalink
In the running world, one big debate remains…should I land on my forefoot, midfoot, or heel? Which is faster? Which is safer? This is an important consideration because running injuries are very common. Some research suggests up to a 70% chance that a runner will experience an injury in a year. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to become a statistic.
Show Me the Research
In the Journal of Strength and Conditioning, a study assessed the running details of the elite runners in the 2004 Sapporro International Half Marathon in Japan. A high speed camera was used to assess the landing pattern of 248 men and 35 female elite athletes.