By Angelina Stevens “If it makes you uncomfortable, just don’t do it.” That was the comment that propelled me over a 10-foot drop-off on my mountain bike powered by pure fear and determination. I am pretty sure my eyes were closed most of the way, but the reward of facing
Dear Physical Therapist, I have been told by multiple health-care providers and fitness professionals that I am a “pronator.” Several of these individuals have recommended that I transition to a more stable shoe. I have been running in a neutral shoe for five years and occasionally run in a
By Elizabeth Towe Objective: This exercise is great for running, swimming, kayaking or any activity where there is some form of rotation. Control is required for muscle balance and movement efficiency. We want to improve awareness of abdominal bracing while rotating the torso and recognize the importance of opposing
By Brian Schiff Whether you enjoy hiking, spend time trail running or are gearing up for your next adventure race, building strong ankles should be part of your training regimen. Uneven terrain always poses a risk for injury. While ankle mobility and stability varies individually, a history of previous
By Brian Diaz The TRX Saw is one of my favorite exercises for core activation. When done correctly, it stimulates all the essential stabilization muscles, such as the transverse abdominus, obliques and multifidi – as well as the muscle that we all want to see in the mirror, the
By Joshua Stevens Maybe it’s because guys like Jens Voigt are still winning stages of the Tour of California at the age of 41 and Sven Nys is still winning Cyclocross World Championships at 37, or maybe it’s just because I’m in the same age group and am paying
By Brian Diaz This move is one of the best for getting activation of the shoulder stabilizers. Swimmers, cyclists, rowers and obstacle-course athletes alike will be strong when it counts! For the external rotation “W,” start the movement standing and facing the TRX anchor point. The handles should be
Dear PT, I joined a training team and have raised more than $2,000 for the organization’s charity. I am in the last month of training and have had knee pain for about two weeks, especially during long runs. It’s my first marathon and I have raised all of this
By Elizabeth Towe Objective: Mountain Climber Slides are a great dynamic core exercise. We take the traditional mountain climber and put your feet on a slide board to emphasize spinal stability with hip mobility, without spine flexion. Exercise: In a prone position, put your hands
By Emily Wegmann, MPT, OCS and Sarah Talley, PT, DPT Whether you are a novice rider or competitive cyclist, a little saddle soreness is to be expected on the first few rides of the season. It’s a good idea to get a good bike fit, comfortable saddle and the
