Exciting News: Meet In Motion Physical Therapy at the Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K! Hello fellow fitness enthusiasts and Chicago community members! We have some important news to share with you that’s taking place just around the corner on April 6th. As passionate advocates for health, wellness, and physical therapy, we at In Motion…
Read MoreIdentifying your running goals Whether you are training for a marathon, a 5k, or running in your neighborhood, running apps are a must to keep track of your progress. Goal setting and achievement are key aspects of running. Receiving real-time feedback of your performance offers you the satisfaction and motivation to improve. Though each runner…
Read MoreRunning Warmups Mobility VS Flexibility Your checklist for a jog might include your running shoes, your Fitbit, and your dog’s leash as he waits for you by the door. But do you ever take into consideration what you do before and after a run? What about on the days that you rest? This is where…
Read MoreRunning 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…
Read MoreAre 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…
Read MoreYou 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…
Read MoreRemember, 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…
Read MoreAs 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…
Read MoreRunning 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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