What You Need to Know About Shin Splints
What You Need to Know About Shin Splints By Tracey Colantonio Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, are classified …
Half-Marathon Training and Injury Prevention
Half-Marathon Training and Injury Prevention By Michael Silverman In preparation for the NYC Half, New York Road Runners hosted a live chat …
So You Think You Can Run a Marathon
So You Think You Can Run a Marathon By Lauren Alix Running a marathon is really tough, but also really rewarding. However, …
Running in Cold Weather
Running in Cold Weather By Andrea Minsky The leaves are nearly off the trees, the Halloween candy is a sweet memory, and …
Cross Training for Children
Cross Training for Children By Kelsie Ganshert As much as we emphasize physical activity and play for children as they grow, not …
Staying Fit during the Holiday Season
Staying Fit during the Holiday Season By Jamie Osmak During the holiday season, it can be difficult to keep on track and …
Why Runners Get Slower With Age (and How Strength Training May Help)
Young runners are different from you and me. They have more speed. And to achieve that swiftness, they use certain leg muscles …
ACL Prevention
A study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine (August 2008) evaluated outcomes of NCAA Division 1 female soccer players who …
Physical Therapist’s Guide to Healthy Running
Role of Physical Therapy Whether a runner’s goal is to improve his or her time, increase speed or stay fit, it’s essential …
Early Physical Therapy Can Be Cost-Effective Treatment for Low Back Pain
“Low back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work,” the National Institutes of …