Hip Replacement: What to Expect in Your First Week

Hip Replacement What to Expect in Your First Week

If you are one of the thousands of people who have recently undergone hip replacement surgery, you may be wondering what to expect during your first week. Recovering from hip replacement surgery can be a bit challenging, but with some planning and hard work, you will be on your way to a full and speedy …

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Ankle Exercises for Runners: Strengthening, Stretching, and Loosening Up

Ankle Exercises for Runner

Regular running brings loads of health benefits, like improved mental health and mortality, decreased cancer risk, and countless more. Yet, it also brings loads of impact onto your lower extremity.  It’s well known that your body must absorb up to six times its weight in force while running. With the statistics sitting at about 50% …

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How to Strengthen the Tibialis Posterior: A Helpful Guide

How to Strengthen the Tibialis Posterior

The body is a complex arrangement of muscles, tendons, and joints. Repetitive stress can play a wicked toll upon any number of these structures, causing pain that is limiting and frustrating. Runners know this all too well!  The Tibialis Posterior is a muscle that plays an important role in maintaining a healthy arch and stable …

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5 Great Exercises to Strengthen the Soleus: What, Why, and How

5 Great Exercises to Strengthen the Soleus Muscle

One of the most underrated muscles in the body is the Soleus. The Soleus is a deep muscle in the calf that plays an important role in stabilizing the ankle and keeping our bodies upright and is the most active muscle during running. It’s often overlooked, but it’s critical to keep this muscle strong if …

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