Marathon Training - Taping For Drop Foot

Описание: Foot drop is a reduction in ankle dorsiflexion during the swing phase of gait, preventing flexing up the foot at the ankle. Runners experiencing "drop foot" typically alter their gait to compensate for the lack of mobility, which could cause other problems (stress fractures, tendonitis, etc.).

Ten years ago, NCAA athletic trainer Mitch Hauschildt was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This year, despite relapsing MS, he's preparing to run the New York City Half Marathon — and as an athletic trainer preparing to run a marathon would, Hauschildt built a customized and detailed conditioning protocol for runners with MS. This post is for the runner experiencing drop foot, or suffering from foot drop related to an MS flare-up.


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In this series, we are following Mitch’s training and learning how he uses RockTape and TriggerPoint tools to help him train for the NYC Half Marathon to benefit the Tisch MS Research Center of New York. To follow Mitch’s journey and support Team Tisch, visit mitchfightsms.com.



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