When we think about running form, we often focus on cadence, foot strike, or how our arms move, and these are all important. But there’s another key piece that plays a major role in performance, efficiency, and injury risk: the push-off phase. The push-off is when your back foot generates force to propel you into your next stride. You might not think about it much, but this moment plays a critical role in how well you run. What Is the Push-Off Phase? The push-off marks the en

When we think about running form, we often focus on cadence, foot strike, or how our arms move, and these are all important. But there’s another key piece that plays a major role in performance, efficiency, and injury risk: the push-off phase. The push-off is when your back foot generates force to propel you into your next stride. You might not think about it much, but this moment plays a critical role in how well you run. What Is the Push-Off Phase? The push-off marks the en

When a runner walks into the clinic with knee pain, we must look at the knee and the surrounding structures and tissues. What seems like a knee issue often started higher up—or lower down—the chain. And if you’re only chasing the pain, you’ll probably miss the real problem. Running injuries don’t come out of nowhere. They almost always stem from a combination of factors: a training change made 4–6 weeks ago, a sleep deficit, nutritional gaps, higher stress, or simply movement