AlterG on Bloomberg

The last few weeks have been devoted to running with OSR and some videos of our AlterG treadmill.

Here is a great feature Bloomberg did on the AlterG treadmill just a couple of weeks ago.  It talks about the technology used to make the AlterG work, the history of AlterG and where they plan to go with their treadmills.

http://www.bloomberg.com/video/anti-gravity-innovation-DTcrwgr9S0W0kKSaDh~dgA.html

Enjoy....

All about running with OSR Part 3 - AlterG

In the last couple of weeks we have been talking about running assessments, exercises and fun apps.

Running Part 1
Running Part 2
Nike +
Nike Fuel

This week we want to showcase the AlterG treadmill.  It is a great way to exercise and run while injured, working on form or as a break from the cold.  The AlterG treadmill is always free to try, so let us know if your interested.

Here is a breakdown of our new AlterG membership options

 

Here are a couple of videos of our AlterG in action:

Running Apps

There are many wonderful apps out there for everything from tracking running and activity, to tempo runs, to cadence beats.

I was pretty excited to find this free App that tracks runs or other activity by using your Smart phone as a monitor: http://nikeplus.nike.com/plus/products/gps_app/

What are your favorite apps? What do you use them for? Leave us a comment and we will share it!

All about Running with OSR Part 2

Last week we learned all about the AlterG and Dartfish plus how we use them at OSR.  This week we are going to give you a little peek at some of the exercises we might recommend for you to do if you need help with your running form.

This first exercise is called bosu hops.  It is an advanced exercise for core, ankle, knee and hip strength.


This next video is Unilateral Twist with a band.  This exercise also has a large emphasis on core strength with ankle, knee and hip stability. 


Lastly this Hip Flexion exercise is a great way to work on hip strength and speed!



We also have a whole youtube channel devoted to running exercises and ideas.  Feel free to watch that as well!
OSR Running Channel

Hope you enjoyed learning a little bit more about running!  If you have a sport that we should blog about please let us know.

All about Running with OSR

Are you a runner looking for some ideas on how to gain strength, minimize injury and increase performance this winter?

When a runner comes through our doors we will work with them on many different tasks.  Just about every time they are hoping to gain strength, minimize injury and increase performance.  Luckily, we have different tools to know exactly what they should/should not be doing to achieve their goals.

One tool is our AlterG treadmill.  You can run at as little as 20% of your body weight.  It is a great way to keep endurance up while injured, work on form and reduce overuse injuries.

Here is a video of our AlterG treadmill in use:
Look for our AlterG running packages to come out soon.  We also offer a 10 minute free trial to anyone who wants to try it out.

Another tool we have is Dartfish.  It is a great way to analyze running and see things our eyes miss when just looking at running form without assistance.

Here is some education around Dartfish:

We have a great holiday special running with Dartfish.  Here is a link to our specials.
HOLIDAY SPECIALS

Next week we will showcase some different exercises we do with patients at OSR after we utilize the above tools to find their weaknesses and limitations.

Runner's Webinar

One of our community partners, 2B Running, will be offering a webinar on Monday 12/3 at 8 PM CST. Topics covered will include:

• Stride Rate
• Stride Length
• Running Economy
• Injury Prevention
• Drills & Exercises to address all of the above

Here is a link for registration. The webinar will be recorded and sent to those who cannot attend at the time it is offered. For questions, please contact 2B Running via email: Scott@decide-2B.com

Ski Season is getting closer

Even though this has not been a typical Minnesota winter our local skiing destinations are busy making fresh powder for us to enjoy.  With that fresh powder comes new stresses on our muscles and joints.  If this winter you are suffering from the aches and pains that accompany ski season come in to OSR for help.  At OSR we have a variety of different ways to get you back to normal and we try to make your appointments specific to your wants and needs. 

 

Our Skiers Edge

Here are some great tips when it comes to winter sports and avoiding injury from the National Athletic Trainers' Association:
http://www.nata.org/NR121506

Here is a link for the three rivers park district:
http://www.threeriversparks.org/activities/passes/hssa-pass.aspx

Have a great winter season!

Basketball Season is here

Basketball Season is here!

With the cold and the snow come a new season for Minnesota and Nationwide.  I hope all of you basketball players out there took some time this off-season to refine your skills, work on strength and increase speed.

At OSR we work with a number of different athletes in all sorts of different sports.  Since it is basketball season we wanted to take some time and show some different drills we will do at OSR when training our basketball players.   

 

Side Shuffle

 

Plyo Box Jumps with a Squat

 

Sport Cord

 

Side shuffle and jumps

 

Ladder drills

 

Basketball burpes

 

Highly Advanced Plyo box jump

This is not recommend this for many athletes.  Adam in the video is a very tall and advanced basketball player.

Good luck to everyone in their seasons this winter!

Nutrition for Runners

Nutrient timing and the mentality in approaching a race are huge factors that determine the success of a runner. Here is a free replay of a webinar by professional endurance coach Scott Welle.