WHY DO MY HIP FLEXORS FEEL TIGHT?? Physical Therapist Dr. Lisa Mitro (@dr.lisa.dpt) joins the show to talk about the how and why behind hip flexor issues in runners!
What are the hip flexors?
"Why do my hip flexors feel tight??"
Self-assessment for tightness versus weakness
How to treat weak hip flexors
How to treat tight hip flexors
Stretching: yay or nay?
Are weak hip flexors preventing you from increasing your cadence?
and more!!
Dr. Lisa Mitro is a physical therapist that specializes in the prevention and treatment of running injuries and has helped thousands of runners from across the globe. She’s on a mission to inspire and educate runners of all experiences and ages so they can continue running pain-free. She is a Richmond native and a true believer that movement is medicine. Find her on Instagram at @dr.lisa.dpt and on her website www.drlisadpt.com
What are the hip flexors?
"Why do my hip flexors feel tight??"
Self-assessment for tightness versus weakness
How to treat weak hip flexors
How to treat tight hip flexors
Stretching: yay or nay?
Are weak hip flexors preventing you from increasing your cadence?
and more!!
Dr. Lisa Mitro is a physical therapist that specializes in the prevention and treatment of running injuries and has helped thousands of runners from across the globe. She’s on a mission to inspire and educate runners of all experiences and ages so they can continue running pain-free. She is a Richmond native and a true believer that movement is medicine. Find her on Instagram at @dr.lisa.dpt and on her website www.drlisadpt.com
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