s2/e15 Hip Flexors with Dr. Lisa Mitro, DPT (@dr.lisa.dpt)

WHY DO MY HIP FLEXORS FEEL TIGHT?? Physical Therapist Dr. Lisa Mitro (@dr.lisa.dpt) joins the show to talk about the how and why behind hip flexor issues in runners! What are the hip flexors? "Why do my hip flexors feel tight??" Self-assessment for tightness versus weakness How to treat weak hip flexors How to treat tight hip flexors Stretching: yay or nay? Are weak hip flexors preventing you from increasing your cadence? and more!! Dr. Lisa Mitro is a physical therapist that specializes in the prevention and treatment of running injuries and has helped thousands of runners from across the globe. She’s on a mission to inspire and educate runners of all experiences and ages so they can continue running pain-free. She is a Richmond native and a true believer that movement is medicine. Find her on Instagram at @dr.lisa.dpt and on her website www.drlisadpt.com