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”
Category: Injury Prevention and Rehab
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”
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”
Training the Transverse Abdominis for Performance: No Need for Isolation
The transverse abdominis and the abdominal obliques make up the abdominal wall musculature that work together in creating a “hoop” stress. This increases stability of the lumbar… Read more “Training the Transverse Abdominis for Performance: No Need for Isolation”
Running while Recovering from an Injury, Pt 3: Seek Advice
So you’ve modified your training, altered your diet by incorporating more anti-inflammatory foods, and have been icing religiously after workouts, yet you are still running with pain.… Read more “Running while Recovering from an Injury, Pt 3: Seek Advice”
Running while Recovering from an Injury, Pt 2: Anti-Inflammatory Foods
When recovering from an injury, healing is a complete body process. So to only deal with the musculo-skeletal component of the injury neglects one of the key… Read more “Running while Recovering from an Injury, Pt 2: Anti-Inflammatory Foods”
Running While Recovering from an Injury, Pt 1: Training Surfaces
No runner wants to take time off when training for an upcoming event. But, injuries can occur and when they do, it’s important to know how to… Read more “Running While Recovering from an Injury, Pt 1: Training Surfaces”
By: Richard Hansen, D.C. Every run carries an increased level of importance. With the anticipation of race day looming, we try to balance the stress of each… Read more
Is There a Right Way To Sit?
By: Dr. Richard Hansen, DC Many professional settings require employees to be seated at their work stations for extensive periods of time. The problem is that prolonged… Read more “Is There a Right Way To Sit?”