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3 Strategies (that aren’t stretches) to Mobilize your Hamstrings

Hamstring Pain, Hamstring Tendinopathy, Leg Pain, Physical Therapy / Morgan Marek

3 Strategies (that aren’t stretches) to Mobilize your Hamstrings Why might my hamstrings feel tight? “I have tight hamstrings” is a common complaint among our clients, regardless of sport or activity. A muscle might feel tight for a couple of reasons: The “tight muscle” sensation may actually come from nerve mobility issues rather than the […]

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Managing Soreness in Calves After Running

Calf, Daily Routine, Exercise, Health, Leg Pain, Running, Stretches / Morgan Marek

Managing Soreness in Calves After Running Introduction If you’re experiencing soreness in your calves after running, you’re not alone. Many runners encounter this issue, which can stem from various causes such as tightness, weakness, or joint limitations. In this blog post, we’ll explore effective strategies to address and manage soreness in calves, ensuring you can

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Collage of a person demonstrating five different exercises aimed at reducing the risk of shin splints, performed in a Peak Endurance Performance & Physical Therapy environment, with captions and exercise equipment visible.

5 Exercises to Reduce the Risk of Shin Splints

Injury, Leg Pain, Running, shin splints / Morgan Marek

5 Exercises to Reduce the Risk of Shin Splints What are “shin splints”? “Shin splints,” or medial tibial stress syndrome, refers to pain along the shin bone, most commonly occurring with running. Pain is caused by irritation of the muscle attachment to the shin bone, or tibia. Common muscles in the lower leg that contribute

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Preventing Lower Leg Pain After Running: Tips and Techniques

Exercise, Leg Pain, Physical Therapy, Running / Morgan Marek

Preventing Lower Leg Pain After Running: Tips and Techniques Introduction Every runner knows the rush of crossing the finish line, but not as many discuss the lower leg pain after running that may follow. Understanding the source of this discomfort is crucial for those looking to maintain their stride without pain. In this article, we’ll

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Hamstring Series: Part 3

Hamstring Pain, Hamstring Tendinopathy, Injury, Leg Pain, Physical Therapy, Tendon / Morgan Marek

Hey everyone, this is the last video in a little series of videos on what to do if you’re someone that is experiencing proximal hamstring tendinopathy.

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Hamstring Series: Part 2

Hamstring Pain, Hamstring Tendinopathy, Injury, Leg Pain, Physical Therapy, Tendon / Morgan Marek

This video is the second video in a series of videos on proximal hamstring tendinopathy. The second video is going to be a progression of exercises.

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Hamstring Series: Part 1

Hamstring Pain, Hamstring Tendinopathy, Injury, Leg Pain, Physical Therapy, Tendon / Morgan Marek

Hi everyone, if you are someone that has experienced hamstring pain in the past, or experiencing it right now, then this will be a helpful blog for you.

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