Restoring Human Movement - For the Outdoor Lovers

In this episode, we tackle the next logical step in our runner's strength series: knee-dominant training. If you've ever had your running or hiking season cut short by a nagging knee condition, your gut reaction might have been to shut it down, rest, and cross your fingers. We dive into why that standard "wait and see" approach usually keeps you on the sidelines, and how intentional, strategic loading is the actual path to long-term joint tolerance. We move past the myths of "bulletproofing" your body and focus on real mechanical principles. You'll learn how to navigate knee sensitivity using maximum muscular contractions—starting with isometric holds like wall sits and split-squat pauses—and how to successfully transition back into compound movements like hack squats, leg presses, and goblet squats. We also take a direct look at popular cross-training modalities like Pilates, yoga, and TRX to break down exactly when they help, where they top out, and why they might not check the box for true heavy resistance training. Listen to learn: Why total rest is rarely the right prescription for non-surgical knee pain. The science of "Reps in Reserve" (RIR) and why the final 5 reps before failure are where the magic happens. How to use isometric holds to safely stimulate quad, hamstring, and soleus contraction without joint irritation. Adjusting your footplate position and shin angle on a leg press to decrease joint stress while maintaining power. Why the "knees over toes" rule is a mandatory reality for descending steep mountain trails. Connect with Performance Place Sports Care: Fix Your Movement Here: https://www.p2sportscare.com/ In-Person & Virtual Care: Connect with our team at our Costa Mesa, CA facility or schedule a multi-state telehealth session by calling 714-502-4243. Subscribe: Hit that follow button so you never miss a real, evidence-based breakdown on athletic performance!

Ready to find out why your pain keeps coming back dispite trying everything? Book a free Discovery Call here. https://www.p2sportscare.com/webinars/  Have you tried rehabilitation or exercise programs before, only to be left frustrated and still in pain? Here at Restoring Human Movement, we frequently see individuals who haven't found success with traditional approaches, often because the quality of their exercise execution is subpar. In this episode, we're launching the 'Quality Rehab Revolution' to explain why. Many people, after consulting various healthcare providers, YouTube videos, or self-help books, start overthinking their exercises. They might focus on an overwhelming number of cues – like 'pelvis tucked,' 'shoulders down,' 'belly button to spine' – during a simple plank. We'll reveal why this excessive queuing can actually corrupt the quality of movement, hindering your progress rather than helping it. We'll share insights into how cracking these common issues can lead to dramatic improvements in your recovery. If you're tired of putting in the effort without seeing results, tune in to learn how to refine your approach, improve your exercise quality, and finally get the effective rehabilitation you deserve.  

Ready to find out why your pain keeps coming back dispite trying everything? Book a free Discovery Call here. https://www.p2sportscare.com/webinars/  You get a deep, catching pain in the front of your hip or groin after a long run, a grueling hike, or a quick change of direction on the field. You get an MRI, and the diagnosis comes back: a hip labral tear. Suddenly, you're left wondering if your athletic career is over, or if major surgery is your only option. In this episode, we break down everything active individuals—from trail runners and mountain hikers to field-sport athletes—need to know about hip labral tears. We demystify what the hip labrum actually is, how it gets irritated, and the classic symptoms to look out for, such as clicking, locking, deep groin pain, or the feeling that your hip is "catching and clicking" Most importantly, we answer the most critical questions athletes ask: Can you stay active with a labral tear? How do you recover without losing your fitness? We reveal why a tear on a scan doesn't mean you have to stop doing what you love, and how building surrounding muscular capacity and joint stability can get you back to 100%.

Guest Coach Jason Fitzgerald - Strength Running Podcast strengthrunning.com/strength/ for strength content Ready to find out why your pain keeps coming back dispite trying everything? Book a free Discovery Call here. https://www.p2sportscare.com/ Plantar fascia pain plagues countless runners, but finding its root cause and treating it effectively can feel like a frustrating trial-and-error process. On a notable episode of The Strength Running Podcast, host Jason Fitzgerald brought on Dr. Mandy Riehl, a rehab chiropractor, former D1 cross-country athlete, and running specialist—to dive deep into what actually causes runner's heel pain and how to solve it for good. Rather than relying on temporary fixes like aggressive calf stretching or resting, Dr. Riehl emphasizes the need to evaluate total foot load tolerance, intrinsic foot strength, and running gait biomechanics. A critical step in true recovery is establishing an accurate differential diagnosis, ensuring that persistent heel pain isn't actually medial calcaneal nerve entrapment, tarsal tunnel syndrome, or referred lumbar radiculopathy masquerading as classic plantar fasciopathy. To build long-term capacity in the foot, treatment must transition away from passive modalities like ice and orthotics toward heavy slow resistance (HSR) and progressive loading. Heavy loading systematically rebuilds damaged fascial tissue and increases lower leg stiffness, which drastically improves energy return, lowers ground contact time, and enhances overall running economy. Endurance athletes often shy away from heavy weight training due to the common myth that lifting will make them bulky. However, because of the interference effect, the metabolic tug-of-war between anabolic and catabolic signaling during endurance volume, runners can safely perform heavy resistance training without adding unwanted mass, gaining vital structural resilience instead. Building this lower-body foundation not only resolves heel pain, but also protects against other frequent overuse conditions like patellofemoral pain syndrome, Achilles load, and plantar overload.

Ready to find out why your pain keeps coming back dispite trying everything? Book a free Discovery Call here. https://www.p2sportscare.com/webinars/  That sharp pinch or deep ache in the front of your hip every time you drive your knee up, tackle a steep incline, or pick up the pace on a run—hip flexor pain is one of the most frustrating injuries for runners and hikers alike. But why does it happen, and why does stretching it out so rarely solve the problem? In this episode, we break down everything endurance athletes need to know about hip flexor pain. We explore what it actually feels like, what common activities irritate it, and why classic "tight hip" remedies often backfire. Plus, we answer the three most common questions runners and hikers ask