In this episode, Dr. Matt Minard covers hip drop and the best method to fix it.
The fix may not be what you think.
Dr. Matt Minard is a physical therapist, orthopedic clinical specialist, and certified strength and conditioning specialist on a mission to help the world run safer.
In this episode, Dr. Matt Minard covers cadence for runners and why it's just not that important.
Instead of cadence, he explains what to focus on.
Dr. Matt Minard is a physical therapist, orthopedic clinical specialist, and certified strength and conditioning specialist on a mission to help the world run safer.
In this special edition episode I run you through the skill of gliding (maximizing forward momentum and movement). Listen and run with me for a 15 minute mechanics session filled with golden nuggets working on leaning and forward propulsion. This is the audio from the final mission of my newest running mechanics course, Learn 2 Glide where I strategically take you step-by-step through the process of learning to glide. The course can be purchased or "leased" HERE. Hope you find this episode as valuable as I intended it to be! -Doc M@
Learn to hANKLE (lean forward hinging at the ankles) and your knees will be thankful! In this episode I answer the following questions: 1.) What is leaning? 2.) Why is leaning important while running? 3.) How does leaning change with hills? Check out my newest course, "Learn 2 Glide" for step-by-step instructions on how to lean and propel forward!
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As always thank you so much for listening and your gracious support of this brand and my mission of helping the world run safer!
What is the most efficient way to handle hills or trails? I will go through three modifiable actions: leaning, propelling, and cadence and how these change depending on the surface and inclination.
Training Analogy Episodes: Season 1: E9-E12, E14. Season 2: E2, E6, E7
Injury Analogy Episodes: Season 1: E3, E4, E7, E16, E17. Season 2: E1, E3
Hope you enjoy this episode!
Doc M@
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Analogies Series: Part 1 of 3: Mechanics (Training & Injury episodes to follow). In this episode Dr. Minard correlates efficient running mechanics to baking a cake, riding a segway, skateboarding, spring shocks, and skipping a rock. Join the Learn 2 Run Club for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches - l2r101.com . Want to vote on the topic? Follow IG Learn.2.Run or email info@learn2run101.com
Are you ready to become an arm swing expert? In this episode I go over the role of the arms with running and common inefficient swing patterns. Additionally, you'll learn a drill that you can do to help learn your most efficient arm swing.
Join the Learn 2 Run Club for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches. Want to vote on the topic? Follow IG Learn.2.Run or email info@learn2run101.com
Host: Dr. MATT MINARD
Episode Summary
Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely.
Dr. Minard breaks down and ranks which is more important for injury prevention: mechanics vs training.
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Host: Dr. MATT MINARD
Episode Summary
Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely.
Dr. Minard discusses the pros/cons of running outdoors vs treadmill and what may be best for you.
Join the Learn 2 Run Club for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches.
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Host: Dr. MATT MINARD
Episode Summary
Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely.
Show notes coming soon.
Host: Dr. MATT MINARD
Episode Summary
Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely.
Dr. Minard discusses breathing fundamentals as they apply to running. He explains the role of oxygen flow in deciding what breathing technique is most applicable at different stages of running.
Join the Learn 2 Run Club for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches.
Topics discussed in each episode are (or will soon be) available on the Learn 2 Run YouTube page.
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Episode Highlights:
[01:56] Today's topic is on Breathing.
[02:38] Understanding Breathing Mechanics.
[06:55] Does breathing change at different paces?
[11:07] Applying breathing mechanics to the “running gears”.
[14:05] Should you brace your core while running?
[16:48] Should you breathe through your nose or your mouth while running?
[21:34] How to apply breathing techniques.
Host: Dr. Matt Minard
Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he’s passionate about helping others run safely.
Dr. Minard explains how physical therapists evaluate patients to design a treatment strategy tailored to their needs and significant signs and events necessitating a physical therapy consultation.
Join the Learn 2 Run Club for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches.
Host: Dr. Matt Minard
Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely.
Dr. Minard describes a systematic approach to running for beginners in this episode.
He describes three aspects: Programming, Mechanics, and Shoes. He also offers specific tools to help with each of these aspects.
Join the Learn 2 Run Club for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches. Topics discussed in each episode are (or will soon be) available on the Learn 2 Run YouTube page.
Host: Dr. Matt Minard
Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely.
Welcome back to season 2 of the Learn to Run podcast!
Show Notes Coming Soon
Host: Dr. Matt Minard
Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely.
In this episode, Dr. Minard recaps the first season. He breaks down what each episode is about and who could benefit from it.
Show Notes Coming Soon
Host: Dr. Matt Minard
Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely.
In this episode, Dr. Minard describes three locations your knee pain is coming from, what is causing them and how to correct them.
Show Notes Coming Soon
Host: Dr. Matt Minard
Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely.
In this episode, Dr. Minard describes four running forms that could be causing it and ways to fix them. And as a bonus, he talks about ways to make it through your work day to reduce low back pain.
Show Notes Coming Soon
Host: Dr. Matt Minard
Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely.
In this episode, Dr. Minard describes the mechanics of Foot Strike Pattern when running. He explains how this pattern plays out in relation to the three phases of running and directly determines the overall efficiency of running.