s4/e/22 How Mobility Can Help Chronic Injury & Improve Running Performance
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Is MOBILITY the secret sauce to your running?? In this episode, Dr. Matt Silver, DPT (@alphaprojectphyzio) dive into the science of mobility and tissue quality! We talk about how hip extension, ankle dorsiflexion, and thoracic mobility are KEY for not only performance but long-term running success, talk about tightness - when you need to stretch vs strengthen - AND learn the surprising importance of big toe mobility for that perfect push-off! Plus, Dr. Matt teaches how to use those lacrosse balls and foam rollers properly!
GUEST BIO:
Dr. Matt Silver is a sports physical therapist, running coach, and running form analyst. He founded Alpha Project Phyzio & Performance, where he shares his innovative approach to helping distance runners, marathoners, ultra runners, CrossFitters, athletes, and coaches run better, with less pain, and reach their running goals. He works alongside his wife, Veronica, who is a pelvic floor physical therapist.
HOST BIO:
Coach Elisabeth is the Founder and Head Coach at Running Explained, 6x marathoner, multi-certified coach, Boston Qualifier, and enthusiastic believer in your ability to turn the impossible into the possible. Whether you're a brand new runner or have been pounding the pavement for decades, she believes there is always more to learn about running and always more that running can teach us about life. Crush your goals with a Running Explained training plan, masterclass, group coaching, or 1:1 coaching, or learn from her meticulously researched Instagram posts on a wide variety of running-related topics!
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