Core Stability and Running
Phil Williams at the RHAC Clubhouse illustrating how poor core stability
can lead to inefficiencies and injury(photos thanks to John Mayall)
Also see Fast Phil's Physio corner
ON 30th JULY 2012 Phil Williams, Chartered Physiotherapist, made a fascinating presentation on the importance of core stability to runners. Poor stability can lead to mis-alignment of the lower limbs leading to inefficiency (i.e. slower pace) and injury, particularly when increasing your mileage. This presentation was based on research Phil is performing as part of his MSc.
Here is one of the basic core exercises Phil demonstrated (on Mr. Leak):
Some of the audience:
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