All offices will be closed for the holiday on Thursday, Nov. 28. On Friday, Nov. 29, Great Neck and Huntington physician offices and Great Neck MRI will be closed, but PT/OT in Great Neck and Huntington and Huntington Urgent Ortho Care will remain open. On Saturday, Nov. 30, Huntington Urgent Ortho Care will be open, while Great Neck MRI and PT/OT in Great Neck will be closed.

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Injury Prevention and Return to Running

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just getting started, learn how to enhance your running experience and stay on the right track. Chris Turuta, Manager of Physical and Occupational Therapy and a licensed physical therapist at OAM Huntington, shares tips on preventing running injuries and recognizing the warning signs of overtraining. He also provides a program to guide you on your journey back to running.

Injury Prevention Tips: 
– Gradual increases in running time / miles (10% rule)  
– Be careful of excessive downhill running  
– Reasonable amount of fast paced running 
– Adequate rest between workouts 
– Fewer hard surface runs 
– Proper eating / sleeping 
– Avoidance of complete fatigue  
– Develop stronger tissues – strength training
– WARM UP/STRETCH  
– 80% of running injuries are caused by too much of an increase in mileage 
– The cardiovascular system adjusts to stress quicker than the joints 
– Joggers/runners should increase their total weekly running amount by no more than 10% 
– Get a good pair of running sneakers and change them every 300-400 miles  
– Run on soft, flat surfaces whenever possible. Treadmill training is fine 
– Cross train and include strength training of upper and lower body 
– Maintain or achieve ideal body weight to minimize joint stress 
– COOL DOWN/STRETCH 
 
Warning Signs of Overtraining:
– Difficulty performing typical workouts for more than a week 
– Excessive fatigue  
– Higher resting heart rate 
– Decreased appetite 
– Sorer muscles  
– Troubled sleep 
– Irritability 
– Increased perspiration 
– Decreased desire to train 
 
Return to Running Program: 
– Walking program  
– Plyometric program  
– Walk /Jog progression  
– Timed Running Schedule