by Matt Shepard | Dec 5, 2014 | Exercises, Foot pain, Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Sports & Athletics
If you’re gearing up for the a Marathon, Half Marathon, an Ironman, triathlon, road race, or relay, consider these six tips for runners using nutrition and specific exercises for before, during, and after your run to help ensure your peak performance and fast...
by Matt Shepard | Apr 4, 2014 | Hip Pain, low back, Sports & Athletics, thigh pain
BIOMECHANICS OF THE HAMSTRING MUSCLES The main role of the hamstring muscles is knee flexion, or simply bending the knee. However, it is important to recognize that because these muscles attach on both the medial (inside) and lateral (outside) aspects of the knee...
by Matt Shepard | Jun 25, 2013 | Back Pain, Health & Fitness, Sports & Athletics
I can’t stress the importance of a strong fit back if you fit into the overexercise category. What I mean by that is if your are a runner, cyclist, or a triathlete, you need to avoid back pain at all cost while training. This may seem like an obvious statement,...
