I get a lot of questions on “how to run.” This infographic outlines general guidelines, but please note that there is no perfect method for running. Use these as general suggestions, but keep in mind that everyone’s body is different. For example, some colleges did not recruit Michael Johnson due to his unconventional sprinting form. If you don’t have an … Read More
Running cadence – what is it, why should we care, or should we care at all?
Cadence has been “a thing” in the running community for a few years now. Among all things tech-lovers, data junkies, or sports science nerds like myself can track, this is one that can be easily monitored on a Garmin or other GPS device. (And for all of my fellow sports science people, this 2016 study showed that using a … Read More
Research Roundup: Fatigue, Arthritis, In-Season Strength Training Week of May 30
May 30, 2016: What CLE Sports PT is reading to give athletes #BETTER care Should player fatigue be the focus of injury prevention strategies for international rugby sevens tournaments? During the Rugby Sevens World Series, much more injuries seen in the second half of matches. The proportion of injuries also increased as the tournament went on- probably due to fatigue. The Relationship of Foot Strike Pattern, Shoe Type, … Read More
Research Roundup: Pain in Marathoners, Second ACL Surgery
Research Roundup- Week of May 2, 2016: What CLE Sports PT is reading to give athletes #BETTER care Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain in Marathon Runners Who Compete at the Elite Level. 75% of 199 elite marathoners had running-related pain, most often in the lower leg. Age, experience, and training volume had no effect on the presence of pain in these runners. … Read More
Form Running or Interval Training- Which is More Effective?
Most runners utilize interval training, or alternating short and intense running intervals with recovery periods, to improve speed, endurance, motivation, and even to burn more fat in workouts. Running form drills are another method long utilized by track coaches to improve performance. These drills are increasingly popular among recreational runners to help decrease injuries from technique. But do they really help? This … Read More
What is Running Economy and Does Stretching Improve it?
Running economy has been called the “secret” to running faster and farther in a race. It’s basically how efficiently your body uses oxygen. Think of two runners in a race, neck-and-neck during the last mile. One runner is breathing normally and the other is gasping for air. The runner who isn’t sucking wind has the greater running economy and will likely win. … Read More
RESEARCH ROUNDUP: Why Proper Form matters for Strength Training and Running
This week’s pair of articles are from the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. The first one discusses the effect of posture on a commonly used hip strengthening exercise. The second talks about running gait re-training which is becoming more common in rehab and prevention of running injuries. Enjoy the new knowledge below and contact CLE Sports PT with any … Read More
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