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    Author: drrichardhansen

    Sports Chiropractor for High Altitude Spine & Sport, located in Boulder, CO providing innovative care for sports injury management using ART, Graston, Kinesiotape, Chiropractic, and sports-specific exercise. Also, a track geek, distance runner, and Sports conditioning research fan

    Keys to a Successful Injury Recovery

    I was fortunate this past weekend to lecture at the Boulder Running Clinics with Vern Gambetta, Steve Magness, and Charlie Kern.  Speaking with such an accomplished group forces… Read more “Keys to a Successful Injury Recovery”

    July 31, 2015August 1, 2015 by drrichardhansen

    5 Things Every Runner (and Athlete) Should Have

    The running population, myself included, puts an inordinate amount of time and energy into designing our ideal workout program.  This may be periodized with a specific race… Read more “5 Things Every Runner (and Athlete) Should Have”

    November 4, 2014 by drrichardhansen

    Boulder Running Clinics – August 3rd

    On August 3rd, 2013, Boulder Running Clinics will be hosting their inaugural running clinic on the campus of University of Colorado – Boulder.  This summer’s clinic will… Read more “Boulder Running Clinics – August 3rd”

    June 30, 2013June 30, 2013 by drrichardhansen

    The Alter-G: Re-inventing Training and Rehabilitation

    Recently, we added the Alter-G treadmill to our clinic, the first of its kind that is open to the public in the Boulder/Denver metro area.  The decision… Read more “The Alter-G: Re-inventing Training and Rehabilitation”

    November 11, 2011November 11, 2011 by drrichardhansen

    Incorporating a Dynamic Warm-up into your Workout Routine

    *Originally written for the Boulder Triathlon Club as part of their monthly newsletter Over the past few years, research has shown the adverse effects of static stretching… Read more “Incorporating a Dynamic Warm-up into your Workout Routine”

    March 14, 2011March 14, 2011 by drrichardhansen

    Strength Training for Distance runners (Poll)

    Today, I had a great converstation with Coach Jay Johnson about what type of strength training (if any) is appropriate for distance runners. As we spoke, we… Read more “Strength Training for Distance runners (Poll)”

    November 12, 2010June 30, 2013 by drrichardhansen

    Adding a Hip Mobility Routine as part of the Cool-Down

    It’s been a while since my last blog post and part of that is because I have been consumed with the fall cross country season. This year… Read more “Adding a Hip Mobility Routine as part of the Cool-Down”

    November 2, 2010November 11, 2010 by drrichardhansen

    Providing High Octane Fuel for the Body and a New Twist on a Breakfast Staple

    My wife and I have recently begun following a modified paleolithic diet, excluding a lot of gluten/wheat, incorporating minimal dairy and raw sugars, and eating mostly organic… Read more “Providing High Octane Fuel for the Body and a New Twist on a Breakfast Staple”

    June 7, 2010June 30, 2013 by drrichardhansen

    The Lunge Warm-up: Biomechanical Reminders and Tips for Optimizing Spine Function

    If you haven’t seen Coach Jay Johnson’s video on implementing a lunge sequence as part of you dynamic warm-up, you can view it here. I love this… Read more “The Lunge Warm-up: Biomechanical Reminders and Tips for Optimizing Spine Function”

    May 5, 2010June 30, 2013 by drrichardhansen

    Coconut Water: An Excellent, Natural Alternative to Commercial Sports Drinks

    Sweating during exercise can cause fluid loss of up to 1 liter an hour, especially in hot humid conditions. Thus, replacing the electrolytes and water lost is… Read more “Coconut Water: An Excellent, Natural Alternative to Commercial Sports Drinks”

    March 24, 2010June 30, 2013 by drrichardhansen

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