Performance Physical Therapy has evolved its name to Highbar.  All the same friendly faces with a just a new name and look. This month's coaches advice from Highbar is how to add variety to your squats to up your running game and keep you healthy and moving forward....

Check out the new video from our friends at Highbar (formerly Performance Physical Therapy) on how to improve and maintain your posture to help you nail your running form.  ...

Here is a quick Warm-Up exercise. It focuses on hip mobility, rotation, and gets the entire kinetic chain ready to go: https://youtu.be/dw_p08k_kGQ

See what the research shows can be important in selecting the right running shoe: SELECTING RUNNING SHOES...        

How to eliminate and avoid calf stiffness in your runs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGy8a8g5K28

Dr. Brian Hay demonstrates his three favorite explosive movement exercises for runners. Try these at home. https://youtu.be/v2qgpsU2Kgs

Did you know over 60 million people run for exercise each year and over 60% of them are women? After giving birth, women may notice some changes in their bodies as they try to return to their normal running routine. Read the full article...  

How to use a kettlebell as the “best bang for your buck” strength training tool a runner can have.  Hit your glutes, quads, core and upper body with these few kettlebell exercises. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2crk7YQbHmA

Learn how proper foot and ankle mobility and strength can unlock your running potential. Click Here to View the Recording... Presented By: Michael Silva PT, MS, CSCS Physical Therapist Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Hip mobility is essential to generate power while running. Here are a few simple hip mobility exercises for pre-run, post-run, rest day, or just anytime you feel like it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sasNSvrKj8

Quick tips on how to find what works for your pre-run fuel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BGNfBEOOjQ

Dr. Brian Hay demonstrates a plank, modifications, and ways to progress the exercises to increase the intensity to make sure you are building a stronger core. A stronger core will give you more stability and make you faster, more efficient, and stay injury-free....

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Running is mostly a linear activity in regard to your joint movements. This results in imbalances in your hip muscles, particularly those involved in the rotation. The muscles that rotate your hip help to control your spine and knee positioning and are often ignored...

Stability and Power are critical for runners. Stability is needed from the moment the foot hits the ground to the moment it leaves. The ability to generate power can minimize the amount of time the foot is in contact with the ground. The combination results in...

One of the more underutilized muscles in runners is their glutes. The glutes play a huge role in propelling us forward during the gait cycle. The more you can tap into the strength of this muscle the more effective and efficient your running will become. Here is an...

Do you know that lack of hip motion is one of the most common causes of running injuries? With a few hip mobility exercises from the good folks at HIGHBAR, you can do you can help keep your hips flexible and ready to run.  ...

Helpful information from Performance Physical Therapy about common knee pain.

HIGHBAR has shared a video they created of simple squat exercises you can do to help avoid late-race leg fatigue. Add these strengthening exercises to your routine 2x/week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo6Wx7zrsgk&ab_channel=PerformancePhysicalTherapy

Only 2 minutes to Warm-Up?  This “Microwave Warm Up” will get it done. https://youtu.be/irKbYrj-2Zg      

If you are thinking about starting a running program or returning after some time off, start with a mix of walking and running. The key is to go out and just try some running, whether it is a few steps, a few minutes, or a few miles. Just like learning any new...

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A helpful blog on Runner's Knee can be found here: https://www.performanceptri.com/post/runner-s-knee-101-causes-treatment

Danielle Monreau, a physical therapist at Performance PT, takes you through a 20-minute mobility work-out that is a great tool to boost your performance and recovery on days you aren’t running. All you'll need is an exercise mat or towel to protect your knees.

Dr. Brian Hay of HIGHBAR (formerly Performance Physical Therapy) shows you a few exercises to prevent and treat calf pain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCcVWxfQAkM

HIGHBAR is proud to partner with Brown Athletics to bring you this on-demand exercise video.  Physical Therapist and former professional lacrosse player, Dr. Bobby Dattilo leads this 22-minute body-weight exercise program. All you'll need is an exercise mat or towel...

If you are looking to break your exercise rut or just add some all around strengthening into your routine…Here is how you can do it in 8 minutes: Get Out Of Your Exercise Rut in 8 Minutes!

Want to avoid late-race leg fatigue? Dr. Brian Hay, DPT, MS, OCS, demonstrates the split (Bulgarian) squat. Add these few strengthening exercises to your routine 2x/week.  https://youtu.be/Mo6Wx7zrsgk

Future Olympian hopefuls Aaron Dinzio and Brian Crimmins join Ronald McDonald House Running Club’s own Jon Barnes, a competitive runner and coach for 60 years will provide guidance and answer your questions to increase your joy of running in this video podcast.

If you’re iron deficient, your running could suffer, according to Dr. Dheeraj Khiatani (Medical Director) & Tim Cushway (Founder & Director) from The Iron Suites Medical Centre. (This article was posted originally on the Global Run Club website.) ------ Iron...