People make it seem like common sense that there are inherently “good” and “bad” ways to do exercises. I frequently hear things like … “squatting knees past toes is dangerous!” or “deadlifting incorrectly will cause you to slip a disc.” This isn’t the case. It can be safe to train seemingly “dangerous” lifts. For example, …
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So, you’ve been doing research on the internet and have diagnosed yourself with an “overactive” or “hypertonic” or “tight pelvic floor” – now what? How do you get those muscles to chill out and relax? As we inhale, our diaphragm (breathing muscle) moves downward to enlarge our chest cavity to allow for air to be …
Do you have a “tight” pelvic floor? Get those muscles to relax! Read More »
With years of experience as a physical therapist working with injured runners, it is clear to me that we are not all getting the same information regarding training principles. Specifically, I am considering the running component of your training. Some of us might not be seeking out any information at all but rather just training …
This has been a hot topic since Ironman partnered with Aleve, which is an NSAID, or “non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.” This is big news due to the known dangers and side effects of NSAIDs that especially relate to endurance athletes’ health and safety. Why and how do endurance athletes use NSAIDs? Athletes use NSAIDs because endurance …
Regular Use of NSAIDS Isn’t Normal And Can Be Dangerous Read More »
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