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Muscles and Stretching

Damien Howell — Thu, 29 May 2008 19:16:04 +0100

What is known about benefits of stretching and flexibility exercises continues to evolve. Some commonly held beliefs are being supported with new research and some beliefs are being proven false.

Muscle control shoes

Damien Howell — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:42:25 +0100

You may have been exposed to the marketing of a new type of running shoe that does not fit into the standard categories of motion control, shock absorption and a neutral shoe.

Achilles Tendinitis/Tendonopathy: Too Little – Too Much

Damien Howell — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:49:38 +0100

During running, there are two moments when the Achilles tendon is active. The calf muscle (Achilles), is the key muscle involved in push off.

Slow motion video & changing faulty running form to treat an injury

Damien Howell — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:18:45 +0100

In otherwise healthy individual there can be multiple reasons for running with faulty form including: faulty underlying anatomical structure or weakness; a low level of pain, nagging lingering injury;

Symmetry – Asymmetry: Problem Solving a Repetitive Use Injury

Damien Howell — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:58:01 +0100

Searching for the reason that repetitive use injuries occur can be difficult and frustrating.

How do you feel about your running form/style/technique?

Damien Howell — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:15:19 +0100

During the initial interview with a client a standard question that I use is “how do you feel about your running form, do you think you have good form, or do you think you look like Ikabod Crane”?

Ideal Running Form: Pose Running versus Chi Running – Theory & Evidence

Damien Howell — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:56:10 +0100

Advice from coaches and personal fitness trainers can be classified into two categories; a theory based approach or an evidence based approach.

Prevention of Running Injuries: What is the evidence?

Damien Howell — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:05:09 +0100

Prevention of Running Injuries: What is the evidence?

Powerful Treatment for Running Injury

Damien Howell — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:59:24 +0100

A Powerful Treatment for a Running Injury