PART 3 WITH MIKE WILSON | SEASON 4 EPISODE 9
Part 3 with Mike Wilson, DPT focuses on his clinical approach to treating, managing, and progressing hamstring tendinopathy in runners.
In this episode, we cover:
What’s the difference between a hamstring strain and a tendinopathy?
What strategies Mike uses to help runners with hamstring tendinopathy return to form.
How to avoid recurring hamstring injuries through PT and loading.
What part of the foot should be hitting the ground first when you're running.
Why skipping can help you learn the correct running mechanics
How Mike uses manual therapy in his treatment of hamstring tendinopathy.
What the best exercises for recovering from and preventing hamstring injuries are.
What the most common causes of hamstring issues are for runners.
The degree of hamstring flexibility that is acceptable and desirable.
Contact: mwilson@premiereortho.com
Mike earned his Master of Science degree from Ithaca College in 2003 where he played inter-collegiate basketball. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Temple University in 2008. Mike has been full-body certified in Active Release Technique (ART) since 2005 and obtained his Orthopedic Clinical Specialist certification in 2009. Additional certifications include Functional Movement Screening (FMS), Selective Functional Movement Analysis (SFMA), Postural Restoration Institute (PRI), and Functional Range Conditioning (FRC).
In addition to patient care, Mike is a Regional Clinical Director at Premier Orthopaedics and participates as adjunct faculty at Widener University’s DPT program.