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Guides to Running Injuries

Glute Bridge Benefits: Single Leg, Bench, Best Variations

The glute bridge is a great exercise for butt and hip strength. See how to perform variations like single leg glute bridge for benefits and other variations.

Knee Pain After Running: 7 Common Causes And Treatments

Knee pain after running is a common problem for runners. Here are 7 causes for it, as well as how to treat, manage, and prevent them.

Bruised Toenail: Causes, Treatment, and How to Run Again

Bruised toenail from running is common, but black toenails can be avoided. The main causes, what to do, and how to start running again after one.

9 Tips to Prevent and Treat Hip Bursitis for Runners

Hip bursitis is often cause by running, bicycling or sitting for long periods. Learn how to treat hip bursitis here from a Physical Therapist and Run Coach.

10 Best Ankle Strengthening Exercises for Runners (A Visual Guide)

Ankle strengthening exercises help prevent many running injuries plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and shin splints. Start now!

7 Reasons Your Lungs Burn When Running

Lung pain and burning can occur when exercising. These sensations are not dangerous, but scary. This article looks at what causes lung burning when exercising and what can be used…

Coughing After Running: 7 Top Causes and Ways to Prevent It

Coughing after running isn't always a problem, but it's important to know the reason for it. Here are the 7 causes and ways to prevent coughing after running.

Hip Extension: 7 Best Exercises, Benefits, Issues, and More

Hip extension is largely overlooked but it serves many benefits and can lead to issues when not addressed correctly. Learn it all including best exercises here.

Can you run on a broken toe? What about a sprained toe?

You think you've broken your toe and now you're wondering "can you run on a broken toe?". Here's what you need to know along with tips and tricks for recovery.

Headache After Running (8 Main Causes + Solutions)

Have you been experiencing a headache after running? Don't worry, you can prevent them. Learn the 8 main causes for runners along with how to prevent it here.

Ball of Foot Pain (Metatarsalgia): 8 Causes + 7 Best Shoes

: If you're trying to figure out the causes of ball of foot pain, how to treat it, and the best running shoes for metatarsalgia, this is the guide you…

Runner’s Nipple Chafing: Best Prevention Tips for Runners

Runner's nipple can quickly escalate and hinder your training, but it doesn't have to. Learn the best ways to prevent and treat it in this guide for runners.

Running with Bunions: 11 Treatment and Prevention Techniques

Foot pain makes it hard to keep lacing up day after day, but these running with bunions tips and shoes will give you relief to keep going.

Best Running Shoes for Shin Splints + 6 Tips to Prevent It

When you have shin splints, boy, do you know it! They’re the bane of many runners’ training—whether you’re new to running or more experienced. How to prevent shin splints running…

Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments + Best Shoes

Here's a detailed plantar fasciitis recovery plan from a physical therapist including the causes, symptoms, treatment and the best shoes.

5 Easy Ways to Avoid Chafing + Best Chafing Creams

Inner thigh chafing is super common for runners, but it happens in others areas too. Let's prevent it with these tips and best chafing creams.

How to Use Kinesiology Tape to Reduce Swelling

Kinesiology tape can be used with various injuries because it is going to help improve and increase circulation. You may hear KT tape referenced a lot but remember that it…

Treatment for Runner’s Knee vs. Jumper’s Knee

Jumper’s knee, or patellar tendonitis, is different than runner's knee or patellofemoral pain. Jumper’s vs runner’s knee treatment ideas here!

Real or Hype? Collagen Benefits: Joint Pain, Stiffness and Mobility

If you want to know whether collagen for runners is worth the hype, this article lays it all down including researches to help you decide if it's right for you.

9 Best Hip Alignment Exercises You Can Do At Home

Are you dealing with hip pain and believe you have misaligned hips? Then read this guide to learn the 9 best hip alignment exercises you can do at home easily.

How to Relieve Knee Pain: 10 Top Methods to Relieve Knee Pain

Knee pain affects so many injured runners. Here are the top 8 methods to help relieve knee pain effectively that you may not know about.

AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill vs Lever Movement At Home

Why is the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill popular for rehab after injuries? What it feels like, why doctors love it and at home options for rehab

Exakt Health App Review | Injury Rehab & Prevention for Runners

The Exakt Health App gives you detailed plans and workouts to follow or rehabbing from common running injuries, at ZERO cost. Let's dive in!

Resistance Band Workout For Hips And Glute Activation

You might think that I work only two parts of my body: my legs during running and my hips during PT because well that’s what I talk about a LOT,…

Top 10 Foot Strengthening Exercises For Runners

No matter how fit you are, weak feet can leave you injured. Foot strengthening exercises can improve arch, ankle, tendon and muscle strength. Let’s take a look at some exercises…

MOBO Board Review | Strength Training for your Feet

The MOBO Board is not just a circular piece of wood but a versatile tool that can be used to help prevent foot and ankle related injuries. As runners we…

6 Best IT Band Exercises to Relieve Pain Once and For All

Pain in the IT band can sideline even the best of athletes and, unfortunately, IT band syndrome is all too common among runners and cyclists. Luckily there are IT Band…

9 Key Glute Stretches + Strength Moves To Prevent Pain

Your glutes are one of the largest and most active muscles used in running. So it’s frustrating when they’re sore or tight, especially because that tightness if often due to…

Best Meniscus Tear Exercises to Improve Knee Range of Motion

Knee exercises aren’t just necessary after injury, but to keep you from injury! Intense exercises, such as running, can tear the meniscus which is a layer of cartilage in our…

CBD for Runners: Pain Relief, Mood, Athletic Performance

CBD for runners is an effective tool for improving recovery which means better training and bigger results. A few years ago, I started hearing whispers of ultra marathon runners crushing…

9 Signs of Overtraining + Recovery Beyond a Rest Day

A runner who feels tired, fatigued, or unmotivated is probably overtrained. Learn the signs of overtraining for runners and tips for recovery.

9 Causes and Solutions for Ankle Pain From Running

Have you ever experienced pain and tightness in your ankle after running? 7 Causes of this common issue, and great ways to prevent and treat it.

Running Blisters: 7 Ways to Prevent + Causes and Treatment

Running blisters are the most common injury runners experience. 7 easy prevention tips! Also, learn how to treat the ones you currently have.

7 Running After Stress Fracture Guidelines

Running after stress fracture is both a mental and physical recovery process. We've got those keys along with prevention of recurrence.

Why Runners Need a Chiropractor and Why I Used to Avoid Them

A sports chiropractor can help much more than back pain. They help with muscle imbalances from IT band to hip adjustments for pain free running.

Aqua Jogging: Pool Running Workouts And Benefits

Aqua jogging is an excellent form of cross-training for runners. Here are benefits, gear you'll need, and sample workouts for training.

13 Keys to Prevent Running Injuries

Running injuries can be caused by a lot of things, but often a few simple changes can help prevent injuries. Here are 13 ways to prevent them.

Herbs for Muscle Recovery, Growth and Strength

A few years ago, I was introduced to the idea of turmeric as an anti-inflammatory. It wasn’t my first dabbling with a supplement (hello protein powders, greens powder, essential oils),…

What Causes Muscle Cramps for Runners + How to Prevent Them

Muscle cramps are common for runners, but not necessary. Learn what causes muscle cramps while running, and the 7 things you can do to prevent them.”

How to Fix Tight Calves While Running

Learn about the most common causes of tight calves after running, plus calf stretches and calf strengthening exercises to prevent it.

Complete Guide to Cycling Knee Pain: Causes and Treatment

There are many reasons why you might be experiencing cycling knee pain, and there are just as many simple ways to prevent it. Learn it all here.

Ice vs Heat: What’s the Most Effective for Injuries and Pain

Icing or heating injuries or painful joints can provide pain relief. But it’s important to understand when to use which type of ‘thermal therapy’. More data now exists to say…

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