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Common Running Injuries
Learn about some common running injuries as well as how and why they occur. Often an injury is a symptom of another problem rather than a cause. In this short video I touch on how to prevent common running injuries. I briefly discusses some causes of running injuries, running recovery, and a healthy running diet.
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Calf Flexibility Sans Stretching: No More Calf Wall Stretches
Oh, you caught me stretching my calves. The wall stretch that a lot of people do, a lot of runners like it to warm up, is actually a pretty silly stretch. There are lots of better ways to create normal flexibility and stability in your lower leg without having to stretch a muscle, only to
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Running Injury Treatment & Prevention: The Soleus & Achilles
This Sock Doc Video was made by Altra Zero Drop Footwear as part of their RunTalks series. I discuss how to naturally assess, treat, and prevent common lower leg injuries specifically related to the soleus muscle. Many athletes, especially runners, suffer from shin splints, Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, and other injuries due to a poorly
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Sock Doc Video – Leg Power: Key Muscles For Stability, Balance, & Performance
Video Transcript Hey, this is Dr. Gangemi and in this Sock Doc video I want to talk about a couple really important neglected muscles that help to support and stabilize your entire lower leg as well as your knee and even your hip when it comes to moving freely and with a nice strong base
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Posterior Thigh Pain – Hamstrings, Calves, or Glutes? Assess, Treat, Rehab, and Develop!
Video Transcript Hey this is Doctor Gangemi the Sock Doc and in this video I want to talk a little bit more about the hamstrings. We talked about it somewhat in the knee video that was put out awhile back. But the hamstrings are a very commonly injured muscle. A lot of people pull their
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Sock Doc: Foot Strength, Foot Rehabilitation, & Healthy Progression Towards Barefoot Movement
In this video I show some drills to help strengthen your feet and lower legs with the goal of improving your balance and health while also helping to prevent future injuries. These exercises are also great if you’re trying to recover from an injury such as plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis, or you’re looking to
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Sock Doc: Natural Treatment & Prevention of Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow, & Other Elbow Problems
In this video I discuss common elbow problems often diagnosed as tendonitis, lateral epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow), and medial epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow). Even if you’re not a hard core golfer, bowler, tennis player, or thrower of darts, you can still have pain in your elbow as a result of various muscle imbalances. Check out the video
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Sock Doc: Natural Treatment & Prevention of Shoulder Pain, Rotator Cuff Problems, & Frozen Shoulder
Video Transcript Hey this is Dr. Gangemi and welcome to our newest Sock Doc video. Today we’re going to talk about the shoulder and the shoulder joint in general. Helping out today is [Madison McCarroll]. Thanks for joining. Madison’s a great rower in the area. The shoulder you know most people think about the shoulder
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Sock Doc: Foot Pain and Foot Injuries—Natural Treatment and Prevention
Video Transcript Hey, this is Dr. Gangemi, and today’s Sock Doc video is going to be about the foot. I’m going to basically describe and talk about some easy treatment options that you can use for some common foot ailments that I haven’t discussed in other videos. And we’re going to talk about top of
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Sock Doc: Knee Pain and Injuries—Natural Treatment and Prevention
Video Transcript Dr. Gangemi: Hey, this is Dr. Gangemi, and welcome to the newest Sock Doc video. Today I’m going to be talking about the knee and common complaints and injuries—performance problems that people have with the knee. Who better to help out today than G. A. Long, midfielder for UNC Soccer? They won the
Injury Treatment & Prevention Videos
The Sock Doc Videos offer a unique approach to injury treatment and prevention. Each video discusses common injuries athletes are either diagnosed with or areas where many often suffer weakness and pain. The videos will teach you how to assess the true cause of your injury rather than treat the symptoms as so many do (unsuccessfully). You’ll also learn how to help prevent your current injury from reoccurring, as well as other injuries that are often related, before they occur.