The Running Front

By – Caitlin Alexander – PT, DPT, CAFS Running, like any sport, requires skill, conditioning, and development. Evolution has designed our bodies for running, but our sedentary culture has rendered this skill rusty and our movement patterns impaired. Weaknesses and inefficiencies can create stress on other structures up or down the kinetic chain. This results in a suboptimal chain of power which saps performance and increases risk of injury. Having a basic understanding of running mechanics can not only help you appreciate and improve your form, but it can also reduce chances of movement-related injuries. All athletes should be able to perform...