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How Arm Swing Affects Your Running (And How to Get It Right)

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Running is about more than just putting one foot in front of the other. Form, efficiency, and strength all play a role in how you perform and how you feel on the run.

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Why Ignoring Gait Analysis Could Be Holding You Back as a Runner

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If you've ever worked with a physical therapist who dismissed gait analysis or said, "Don't worry about biomechanics, just run naturally," you might have walked away feeling a little confused. After all, running is natural, but that doesn't mean our mechanics are always working in our favor.

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The Gait Analysis Debate: Is It Helpful or Just a Red Herring?

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If you're a runner who's dealt with an injury, you've probably had someone recommend a gait analysis. Maybe a coach, a fellow runner, or even a physical therapist suggested it as a way to identify the root cause of your pain.

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Why Changing Your Foot Strike Changes Your Injury Risk

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Maybe you’ve heard that heel striking is bad and that switching to a midfoot or forefoot strike will make you faster and less injury-prone. Or maybe you’re considering changing your foot strike because you’ve had knee pain, and someone told you landing differently might help.

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Why Do Some Physical Therapists Shame Coaches for Gait Analysis?

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Gait analysis isn’t some mystical, off-limits practice reserved only for PTs. It’s a fundamental part of understanding how a runner moves.

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