by Erik Bies | Jan 3, 2022 | Injury risk reduction, Prehab, Skiing, Snow sports, Strength and Conditioning
If you’ve been around downhill skiing long enough, you probably know someone who has “blown out” their knee. It’s a total bummer. Usually this means someone has torn ligaments and/or meniscus tissue. The typical catastrophic “blow out” involves a full tear of...
by Erik Bies | Oct 7, 2021 | Injury risk reduction, Prehab, Running
Part 3: Develop a flexible training plan In part 2 of this blog series, strategies for tracking training were discussed. However, training planning was not discussed. Having a plan and adapting the plan as you progress will help control your injury risk while also...
by Erik Bies | Oct 7, 2021 | Injury risk reduction, Prehab, Running
Part 2: Track your training. Consistent training is crucial to developing injury resistance and advancing performance. When evaluating a running client, I want to know if and how they are tracking their training, what variables they are observing, and if there...
by Erik Bies | Oct 6, 2021 | Injury risk reduction, Prehab, Running
Part 1: Avoid overreaching training errors, and learn to train consistently Endurance running has many health benefits, but novice and experienced runners continue to encounter pain and injuries at a high rate. One of my roles as a doctor of physical therapy is to...
