How Much Mobility Do Runners Need?

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In this episode, I discuss the topic of mobility in runners and whether it is necessary for injury prevention and performance improvement.

Mobility refers to joint range of movement. Runners commonly believe they need good mobility to avoid injuries and enhance performance. However, runners do not require as much mobility as other athletes and that having sufficient mobility is enough for running.

The episode highlights the potential harm of excessive focus on mobility, such as feelings of guilt and the diversion of resources from more important aspects of rehabilitation. I also provide a simple mobility screen for runners to determine if they have enough mobility for running.

Runner’s Mobility Screen Video

Takeaways

• Runners commonly believe they need good mobility to avoid injuries and improve performance.
• Having sufficient mobility is enough for running, and excessive mobility may not provide significant benefits.
• Excessive focus on mobility can lead to feelings of guilt and divert resources from more important aspects of rehabilitation.
• A simple mobility screen can help runners determine if they have enough mobility for running.

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