I’ve worked with a lot of runners who have leg length discrepancies, which can certainly wreak havoc on an athlete. However, leg length differences can result from a few problems …
Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT
Dave Cieslowski, PT, DPT
Dave has worked closely with many high-level athletes in the running world. He specializes in biomechanics and motor control of proper running and spent four years as the PT for the US Nordic combined team. Dave was a high-level cross-country ski racer in college and on the US national circuit and has competed in ultras at the 50k, 50-mile and 100-mile distances. He practices at Therapeutic Associates in Bend, Oregon.
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Sometimes, the pain you’re feeling on the bottom of your foot is plantar fasciitis and sometimes it’s not. Here are some conditions that can masquerade as plantar fasciitis.
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Like most shoes, low and zero drop shoes seem to work well for some and not so well for others. To be clear, this isn’t a rant against low drop …
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The transverse abdominus and glutes are two very important muscle groups which are essential for good form in running and, when strengthened properly, can keep us from getting injured. I’ll …
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Here are two questions we received that are timely right now in the world of ultrarunning and physical therapy: Using massage guns, rollers and other fascia tools in the middle …
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How do you prepare for races that have 10k of climbing/descent when access to hilly terrain is limited? First, proper preparation, according to sound exercise physiology principles, helps ensure that …
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Primarily, there are two main issues that can lead to lower back tightness. The first is pelvic position and the second is a lack of proper core strength and control.
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When we talk about calf muscles and the Achilles, it is important to understand the forces that are involved which can put those structures under excessive load, causing problems with …