Are You Meeting Baseline Recommendations For Your Running Goals?

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Recommendations for running can be overwhelming. The good news is there are many ways to address concerns for runners trying to meet new challenges or work their way back from injury. 

At Nashville Chiropractic + Sports Therapy we offer running assessments for athletes looking to recover from injury, maximize a running season, or prevent onset of concerns. 

There are functional tests that have been studied to identify if an athlete should return to running or when it is appropriate to run through recovery. 

Some key tests we address include:

  • Single Leg Balance Control

  • Two Leg Jumping Endurance

  • Single Leg Hopping Endurance

  • Side Plank Endurance

  • Gluteal Bridge Endurance

  • Lateral Step Down Control

  • Calf Cadence Activation

The running assessment helps shed light on areas of concern and design a focused strengthening program. (1, 2, 3)


Our goal is to help you get to your race goal. If you would like to address concerns or see if you meet researched baseline recommendations we would be grateful to support you with a scheduled running assessment.


References:

  1. Anderson LM, Martin JF, Barton CJ, Bonanno DR. What is the Effect of Changing Running Step Rate on Injury, Performance and Biomechanics? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Sports Medicine-Open. 2022 Dec;8(1):1-41.

  2. Bonacci J, Fox A, Hall M, Fuller JT, Vicenzino B. Effect of gait retraining on segment coordination and joint variability in individuals with patellofemoral pain. Clinical Biomechanics. 2020 Sep 20:105179.

  3. Chris Johnson, PT. (2023 March). Lesson 23 – Physical Performance Tests & Clearance Considerations for Distance Runners Following a Running-Related Injury (RRI).chrisjohnsonpt.com/runnerszone