Running injuries are multifactorial and consist of personal, lifestyle, biomechanical and/or training factors. How do you prevent a running injury? First know your risk factors! Check out In Motion PT’s last blog post to review the major risk factors for running injuries. Today, we will consider training load, mileage, running cadence, foot strike, footwear, and…
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Is It Tennis Elbow? How Can You Tell and How Can You Fix Tennis Elbow? Did you know that tennis elbow symptoms are common in people who do not play tennis? The main symptom is usually pain originating from the outer elbow joint, the medical term for this joint is the “lateral epicondyle” which in…
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Are you looking for a personal trainer in Chicago? If so, you likely want a personal trainer with a training studio where you can get one on one personal training in a safe and hygienic fitness studio, one who can create a personal training program just for you. We are pleased to be able to…
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Are you a runner? Are you at risk for a running injury? As running is becoming a more common method of exercise during this time, more people are experiencing injuries. Approximately 19- 79% of runners experience an injury each year and approximately 80% of them are due to overuse [1]. Research suggests certain factors in…
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So you have a mean groundstroke; yet no one knows that with each hit, you get a sharp pain down the right side of your back. Now every hit causes a grimace of pain that your opponents start to notice. What does this mean? Why do you have low back pain while playing tennis? Obviously,…
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You just can’t seem to figure out what is causing your pain in the back of leg while running. Sound familiar? You may be experiencing something called “neural tension.” It’s not just muscles that get tight; our nerves can also be susceptible to decreased movement. Sciatic nerve irritation (“sciatica”) can sometimes be confused for hamstring…
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Remember, as discussed in the previous blog, overstriding is a type of irregular running form that can potentially cause pain and loss of training time! Correcting these issues can lead to a more comfortable and confident running stride as well as prevent unnecessary fatigue during your runs. How can you stop overstriding? Ways to Stop…
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As discussed in the last blog post, normal running mechanics is comprised of four distinct phases. During any one of the phases, form breaks in running can occur. Overstriding is one of the form breaks that can occur during the initial contact phase. It is associated with an increased risk of pain and injuries in…
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Running is a growing industry. It’s a great workout, readily available to all, and inexpensive. The more people that begin to run, though, the more inexperienced runners there are. And with a lack of knowledge comes injury. This can include knee pain, low back pain, hamstring strains, and IT Band Syndrome just to name a…
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Tennis is a full-body sport that demands strength, coordination, conditioning, and flexibility. For optimal performance, tennis players must possess good range of motion in both their upper and lower body. However, did you know that thoracic spine (mid-back) mobility also plays a crucial role in tennis strokes and serves? Watch a tennis great like Serena…
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