Runners are subject to a number of dysfunctional movement patterns at
the hip and few are probably more frequent than an inability to control
the femoral head within the acetabulum.  Often in runners, this poor
control results in an anterior tr...

Breathing is a critical piece of the movement equation and is one that has been almost ignored until recently. Many people simply breathe, and call it “good” if they do not suffocate, unfortunately this is far too simplistic as there is a &...

While it is not a big joint, the first metatarsophalangeal joint may be one of the most important joints in running gait. There is
no question that dysfunctional patterns can result from too much or not
enough movement at any joint, however, when the...

For optimal function and resistance to injury and to better
understand exactly what it is you are trying to accomplish with
training, it is first important to understand the mechanics of a
healthy foot and ankle complex before we begin to discuss dy...

While it’s not an exercise with direct specificity to running or any sport in general (and while a host of factors will affect the type of stress the lower leg has to endure), what’s your general take on a bit of direct dorsiflexion work ...

Lately, I have spent a great deal of time looking at the impact of
exercise on the function of the brain for a new project in which I am
currently involved.  I have recently been turned onto the work of Dr.
John Ratey, who is with Harvard Medic...