Today I will be sharing the first set of exercises that I learned in physical therapy week 2. You can check out this post to read about my gait analysis. These exercises are focusing on hip strength and stability. I'll also be sharing some quick drills to help with my overstriding, and the stretching and piriformis release that I have been doing. Please read my disclaimer...I am sharing these because I think that they can ... Read the Post...
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Adventures in Physical Therapy Week 1: Gait Analysis Results
Last week I had a running gait analysis done at the MedStar Harbor Hospital Sports Medicine Clinic. I have been to this clinic several times in the past. Once was after hip surgery, and then again 3 years ago when I was having problems with my piriformis. In 2012 I had a gait analysis done and worked with a PT for several months to address imbalances. I got stronger but my symptoms persisted. I ended up stopping PT and ... Read the Post...
