by Fleet Feet Sacramento | Sep 17, 2020 | Injury Prevention
Plantar Fasciitis By Scott Meier, MD, KP Sports Medicine Elk Grove What is the Plantar Fascia and what is Plantar Fasciitis? The plantar fascia is a thick tissue on the bottom of the foot that connects the heel bone to the base of the toes. This is helps support the...
by Fleet Feet Sacramento | Aug 25, 2020 | Injury Prevention, Running
Patelofemoral Pain Syndrome or “Runner’s Knee” By Jason Brayley, MD, Chief, KP Sports Medicine Sacramento Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, or “Runner’s Knee” as this bothersome condition is also commonly known, is a painful problem that typically...
by Fleet Feet Sacramento | Aug 18, 2020 | Injury Prevention, Running, Training
Check out our new video, “Resiliency in Running” in which Fleet Feet Running Coach Sally Phillips, and Kaiser Permanente Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Gloria Rho discuss resiliency in running and walking, injury prevention, and nutrition. ...
by Fleet Feet Sacramento | Aug 11, 2020 | Injury Prevention, Running, Training
Lower Extremity Strength Exercises for Runners By: Shana Urban PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS Including strength training to your workouts can help make you a better runner. Getting stronger will also help prevent injuries. Strength exercises should be performed 3-4 days per week...
by Fleet Feet Sacramento | Aug 11, 2020 | Injury Prevention, Running, Training
Balance Exercises for Runners By: Shana Urban PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS While running, we spend 0% of the time on two feet. Balance and single leg stability are extremely important for proper running form. Adding balance and single leg exercises to your workout will be very...
by Fleet Feet Sacramento | Aug 11, 2020 | Injury Prevention, Mobility
The Importance of Mobility and Mobility Training By: Becky Bujwit, PT, DPT, SCS The term mobility is frequently used these days, but what does it mean? Mobility refers to how well you can move your body through a range of motion. It encompasses muscle strength, range...
by Fleet Feet Sacramento | Aug 10, 2020 | Injury Prevention, Running, Training
So…you want to get into running? Advice for New Runners By: Dani Fisher, PT, DPT, ATC Important aspects to consider when you are first starting to run are: Training Plan Strengthening Program Warm-up and Cool Down Mobility Work Knowledge of Running Form...
by Fleet Feet Sacramento | Aug 10, 2020 | Well-Being in Sports
Resiliency in Athletes By: Dawn Levine, PhD and Heather Duong, PhD Have you ever experienced an injury that prevented you from training how you want to? Or lost a close race, match, or game? How did you respond? Have you ever noticed that teams that don’t win...
