Major initiative seeks to combat U.S. soldiers’ weight problems and injuries
A better understanding of human performance is part of the impetus behind H2F, Frost says.
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Preventing running injuries through education at Fort Leonard Wood
“As the Fitness Training Unit commander, I see Initial Entry Training Soldiers from across the installation sustain injuries and fail their Army Physical Fitness Test due to running,”…
Airmen improve run, reduce pain with new 86th MDOS run class
…the most common injuries she sees among runners are shin splints and patellofemoral syndrome, or chronic knee pain. However, Linares said that the Pose Method class has had 95% treatment success.
New running technique could help soldiers pass fitness test
The goal of learning the Pose Method is for military physical therapists and fitness trainers to be able to help personnel reduce injury and increase speed when it comes to running.
TECHNIQUE: PROPER BODY ALIGNMENT IN RUNNING
When running, proper body alignment becomes even more important. Considering the level of impact associated with running we must be even more diligent. And also, what body do you think would move faster and more efficiently from point A to point B – the one that moves like a unit, well composed, properly aligned or […]
TRAINING: IMPROVE BALANCE TO INCREASE SPEED
In general, better balance translates into a more coordinated effort and higher precision of movement regardless of sport, so working on balance should be an important part of any good training regimen for any athlete. But how does our balance affect our speed? The answer is – indirectly, but rather significantly and it’s not as complicated as it might […]
Joint Services learn Pose Running method from the master
“I don’t really understand why anyone would run any other way, ” said Staff Sgt. Aaron Cheateaux, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 8th Military Police Brigade.
New running technique strikes a Pose
Blake, who is also a physical therapist, is responsible for the physical training and rehabilitation plans for Soldiers who are injured in Basic Combat Training. He said most of the injuries he treats are the result of improper running.