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Running and Mental Health

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Post published:March 16, 2021
Post category:Baltimore Physical Therapy Running Sports

When most people think of running, they see it as a form of activity that improves their physical health. Running can be seen as a way to lose weight, get stronger and overall improve their physical well-being. However, running has been proven to significantly improve one's mental well-being also. Studies have shown that running can be as effective as antidepressants when treating mild to moderate anxiety and depression(1). The Runner's High Have you ever heard someone refer to running as their “drug”? It is because there is a chemical…

Appropriate Training for a Rotational Athlete

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Post published:March 9, 2021
Post category:Baseball Exercises Overhead Athlete Physical Therapy Softball Sports

We Get It Olympic lifts are cool. They are a combination of strength and power that are useful for many sports and just general well-being. Olympic lifts force you to initiate the movement in your legs if you want to increase the weight and reps you complete. Olympic lifts are commonly used in Crossfit or bootcamp workouts because they increase the amount of calories we burn, thanks to the full body workout they create. The speed in which we complete these lifts adds a different variable to training, which can…

The Importance of Offseason Training

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Post published:January 22, 2021
Post category:Baltimore Physical Therapy Sports

As physical therapists, we see athletes all too often that are injured early in the season. So, why would that be? If you ask the athlete they may say that they couldn’t see it coming or a freak accident. However, when we peel back the curtain, their injury is just the tip of the iceberg. Am I Prepared for the Season? As an athlete, you must ask yourself, “Am I prepared for this season?” The answer may surprise you when you think about the demanding physical nature of sports. Running,…

Mix Up Your Running Routine for Optimal Performance

Post author:admin
Post published:December 4, 2019
Post category:Physical Therapy Running Sports

As a former collegiate middle distance sprinter (400m), turned long distance runner (currently running 10Ks, 10-milers, and half-marathons), I know that sometimes it can feel like you are doing the same mundane routine over and over again. But being stuck in a running rut doesn’t have to be looked at as a negative thing. This training lull can be a motivator to try new things and can take you to another level as a runner. Here are some tips to provide new challenges to optimize your running performance... Cross Training…