PODIATRIST PROVIDES POST MARATHON ADVICE
posted: Oct. 16, 2021.
How you recover from a marathon is incredibly important for reducing soreness, preventing injury, and getting you back into training shape for whenever you’re ready to race again. Dan Geller, DPM says a yoga class is a good idea because it “allows you to go through a plethora of stretches to make sure that you’re targeting all the different muscles, ligaments, and joints around the body.” A stretching strap can help you get deeper into your stretches without forcing anything.
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| Dr. Dan Geller |
Most of our experts recommend self-massage with a foam roller to relieve post-race muscle tension. Dr. Geller explains that massage is useful for increasing blood flow to the muscles, breaking up adhesions, and identifying any sore spots you may want to focus on. As with stretching, it’s crucial to keep things gentle following the marathon.
Source: Karen Iorio Adelson, The Strategist [10/12/21]
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News
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