One of the single most important things you can do for your health is regular physical activity. No matter your age or gender, race or ethnicity, exercise provides immediate and long-term benefits. Physical activity improves your brain health, weight management, reduces disease, strengthens bones and muscles and improves your ability to do everyday activities.
Nine dynamic stretches from our partner at Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network ranging from the Monster Walk to the Spiderman Walk. These stretches promote blood flow, help prevent injury and muscle soreness, and can improve overall performance.
The League of Injured Runners, a partnership between HMF and The Connecticut Sports Medicine Institute (CSMI) at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, provides ten tips for safely training for your next 10K.
If you’ve been thinking about pushing to the next level and running your first half-marathon, read on! This article from our partner Select Physical Therapy discusses the four S’s of safe marathon training: Stress injury prevention, Standards of progress, Strength training and Shoes (yes, shoes!)
A partnership between HMF and The Connecticut Sports Medicine Institute (CSMI) at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford. This welcoming community is available to help get runners through the mental anguish and physical challenges of injury. Connect with each other and hear from the experts at the Connecticut Sports Medicine Institute to guide best practices for injury prevention and recovery strategies. Stay connected through the LOIR Facebook group, just search out “HMF League of Injured Runners” and request to join.
Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network (HHCRN) provides a full range of expert rehabilitation, injury prevention and wellness services. Learn more about pre & post race stretching / warm up options here.
Select Physical Therapy is dedicated to providing exceptional care that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Learn more about injuries commonly seen in runners, including symptoms, causes, and treatment.
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