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Protein and Running: Are You Eating Enough Protein?
By Mark Andersen-Nissen, PT, DPT, COMT Are you getting enough protein in your diet? Protein intake has often been overlooked in endurance athletes. Instead, coaches and athletes often focus on the importance of proper carbohydrate intake for fueling. However, protein is essential for muscle function and recovery. It also plays an important role in being…
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Misconceptions: Running and Knee Arthritis
By Mark Andersen-Nissen, PT, DPT, COMT The Concern I often hear people express concern that running will lead to knee arthritis. It is not uncommon for my patients to tell me they think they ended up with knee arthritis because they ran a lot when they were younger. I also come across many patients who…
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More evidence that strength training reduces injury risk in runners
By Mark Andersen-Nissen, PT, DPT, COMT The evidence continues to support the benefits of strength training for runners. Strength training has been shown to reduce injury risk and improve running economy and is a pillar of my plan of care when I treat runners in the clinic. A recent study by Jungmalm et. al. looked…
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What to Look for in a PT?
By Mark Andersen-Nissen, PT, DPT, COMT Unfortunately, running injuries happen. If you do end up getting hurt and needing physical therapy there are a lot of things to consider as you search for a provider who can help you heal. The following guide is a little lengthy but I hope it provides some insight as…
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When should I see a professional for a running injury?
By Jenn Masamitsu, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT If you run long enough, you are going to get injured. Running is a repetitive stress activity and stress on our bodies overtime can lead to injury. When your knee starts to get sore or your hip hurts, we ask questions like “What should I do?”, “Can I…
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