A few months ago, I wrote a blog about a personal experiment in which I was going to train for a marathon, but do very little running to prepare. I signed up for, trained for, and ran the Chicago Marathon, which was held on October 9, 2011. I’m happy to say that my training program worked beautifully for me, with one tiny exception.
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Joint Ventures is proud to say we got a mention in the Improper Bostonian!
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I know, I sound like your second grade teacher, or your mother at the dinner table with those constant, nagging phrases that used to drive us nuts, “Sit up straight!” I remember hearing a friend’s mother exclaim, “You’re going to miss the man of your dreams if you keep slouching over, looking at the ground.” Now, I hear patients coming into the clinic complaining of their spouses getting on their last nerve because they’re not standing up straight. But, if your spouse is telling you to sit up straight, he/she could be saving your body from many issues.
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Please join Clinic Director/Physical Therapist/Triathlete Jessica Douglas for an introductory session of Strength Training for Runners/Triathletes.
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“If the shoe fits, wear it.” This is not always the case and when shopping for shoes, it is important to know your feet and also how you bear weight. Below we discuss the 3 main foot types and provide suggestions as to which type of athletic shoe you should consider. This blog should be used as a resource to give you a better understanding, but not as a diagnostic tool. The best way to truly fit yourself is to see a professional, whether that be a podiatrist or physical therapist.
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Do your knees bother you with daily tasks such as walking, stairs, bending/squatting or with your daily exercise program? If you live, or have previously lived, an active lifestyle, you may be familiar with knee pain. Or, you may just have been unfortunately blessed with arthritic changes in your knees and have pain without any specific injury. I have some information that your knees could greatly benefit from: Strengthen your hips! Knee pain is one of the most common complaints of pain and discomfort, and it may not be enough to only perform knee strengthening exercises. Yes, it's vital to have strong hamstrings and quadriceps, but it's also important to have strong hip rotators and hip extensors (gluteus maximus). Knee pain could be caused by a number of different pathologies, but regardless of the cause of your knee pain, you should still work on improving the strength and endurance of your hips!
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As more and more of us sit at a computer and/or desk each day for 8, 9, 10+ hours, posture has become more and more important. This is evidenced by companies having ergonomically correct chairs, desks and keyboards, in addition to having professionals come in to do ergonomic assessments.
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