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When we think of running strength, the calves are often overlooked. But if you're a runner—or just someone who wants to stay active and injury-free—your calf muscles are doing a lot more work than you might think.
Let's start at the soleus (one of the deeper calf muscles), one of the hardest-workin...
Whether you’re a runner, someone returning from injury, or just trying to stay active and strong as you age, the squat is one of the best exercises you can do. But are you actually doing it right?
The squat is probably the MOST common exercise that I’ve educated patients on in my career as a physic...
Are you dealing with nagging running injuries that just won’t go away—no matter how much you stretch or foam roll?
You’re not alone. Many runners struggle with chronic aches and pains that linger, especially as training mileage increases. And often, these issues don’t fully resolve without a more s...
