Running Injuries and Kinetic Chain Disruptions
October 28, 2008
- Derek M. Hansen -
Working with track and field sprinters and athletes in speed-dependent sports such as football and soccer has made me very aware of the prevalence of hamstring strains and other debilitating soft-tissue injuries. The recovery period for these types of injuries can vary from weeks to months, depending on [...]
Improved Running Technique for Injury Prevention
October 6, 2008
- Derek M. Hansen -
I was watching television the other day and came across a commercial for orthotics. It featured a middle-aged woman who was complaining of foot pain and associated problems. She claimed that a simple prescription of custom orthotics cured her problems and she was able to run [...]




