Posted by Manu Kalia on Sunday, July 14, 2013,
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Hamstrings are group of three muscles which help bend the knee and extend the hip. Hamstring tightness is very common and can cause running back injury, low back pain, knee pain, running injuries and impair performance. Here’s a cool and effective hamstring stretch exercise using Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation or PNF technique. This is a physical therapy technique which uses the anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular system t effectively stretch the muscles. Standing hamstr... Continue reading ...
Posted by Manu Kalia on Thursday, June 27, 2013,
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This is a modified pigeon pose used in Yoga to open up the hips. It stretches the pyriformis, hip joint, glutes, etc. This stretch is a must for runners with itbs symptoms, iliotibial band syndrome, patellofemoral problems and hip pain running other running related knee injuries. Not only is this exercise effective it can be done by anyone using a chair or table. Athletes and runners should make this stretch a regular part of their flexibility routine. Continue reading ...
Posted by Manu Kalia on Tuesday, June 25, 2013,
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Stretch out those hamstrings so you can move easier and reduces chances of common knee injuries from running. In the modern world most people sit for long hours resulting in a tight hamstring which restricts proper movement. Hamstrings are group of three muscles that sit on the back of the thigh. They cross two joints, the hip and the knee…and their function is to bend the knee and extend the hip. Chronic hamstring pain can increase risk of injury and impairs optimal performance for athl... Continue reading ...
My name is Manu Kalia.
Physical Therapist, Clinical Ayurveda Herbalist and Exercise Science Specialist.
Founder and Formulator of TriDosha Wellness Products.