All you runners out there, this one’s for you! Tight calf muscles? Your standard one position calf stretch is not cutting it and most people are not spending enough time with tension on the tissues to see positive changes. Follow along with Dr. Hosmer and try to spend at least 5 minutes on each side….
Ask anyone who isn’t a regular runner, and they’ll probably say they avoid running because they dislike it. Yet, if you asked their six-year-old self, they’d likely sprint off to show how much they loved running back then. So what changed? Why do so many adults develop a strong aversion to running? I can sum…
You are Not a Monster. (But, Maybe Your Squat Form is.) The scariest thing in the world: watching the knees collapse in during leg squats, lunges, deadlift, etc. Well, maybe not the scariest thing in the world, but it’s definitely up there. Especially if you want to be able to use your knees in the…
Squatters, Runners, Lungers, Lend Me Your Ears . . . and Feet and Knees. Your feet should not collapse in when you run, squat or lunge. But boy oh boy, if you are a runner, there is a good chance they are. When they do collapse in, your knees tend to follow, which can lead…
Running is a popular and accessible way to burn calories and get fit! You don’t need a gym membership or equipment — just step out your door and start running. However, running is notorious for injuries. Approximately 70% of people who take up running will eventually experience injuries, mainly due to repetitive overuse. These injuries…