Posted 01/30/2012
Lori and Jen just got back from checking out the new 2012 shoes at the Lincoln Running Company. Click Here to see which ones would be the right fit for you!
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Posted January 30, 2012 at 3:36pm by Lori Thomsen.
Tagged With: biomechanics, Cross Training, PRI Concepts, Products, Running • 0 Comments
Posted 12/29/2011
P.A.S.S. the Competition running clinic will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2011! Don’t miss this clinic, with cutting edge information you won’t find in traditional running magazines.
Sponsered by Hruska Clinic, Restorative Physical Therapy Services, this clinic is designed for the runner looking to improve performance, hit PR’s, and to avoid injuries. A unique and powerful approach to running in relationship to Position, Agility, Strength and Speed will be provided through demonstration, exercises, training programs, and nutrition education. Lori Thomsen, MPT, PRC and Bridget Easely, R.D. (who recently qualified for the Olympic trials in January 2012!), are the speakers for this course.
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Posted December 29, 2011 at 11:18am by Becky Fisher.
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Posted 12/21/2011
I recently joined a new gym to begin my training for the Lincoln ½ marathon coming up in May. I definitely prefer to run outside, however the snow, ice, and freezing cold temperatures keep me confined to the gym in the winter months. O the joys of living in Nebraska, however the Husker football easily off-sets the weather!
A recent trend in exercise equipment in almost every gym is to have a television screen mounted directly to the piece of equipment (see picture below). Most people love this new feature because they can choose what they want to watch and directly plug their headphones into the treadmill and listen to the television program. As much as I enjoy watching television, I would prefer to run on a treadmill, elliptical or stair stepper without a screen 12 inches in front of my face because I feel better physically….this however is not an option at my gym (every piece of equipment has a television screen).
So, why am I concerned about working out with a television screen directly on the machine?
1) Staring at a television screen 12 inches in front of you causes your body to extend (your back to arch backwards). This results in compensatory activity of mechanics involving your trunk, hips, knees, etc. leading to possible injuries throughout your body.
2) Being locked into a visual stimulus this close and straight ahead of you results in focal vision, and eliminates your peripheral vision. Focal vision is your narrow, straight ahead vision (think of tunnel vision). Peripheral vision, which is the awareness of what is around you to your left and right helps to facilitate flexion of your body 
, whereas focal vision is associated with increased extension tone. Ideally I love for my patients to look around when they run (you should be aware of your surroundings, both to the left and right, rather than staring at the ground or something directly ahead of you).
3) Visual and audio stimulation can increase sympathetic activity of the central nervous system which also leads to increased extension tone.
So, I challenge you to avoid watching a television program next time you are working out. Your back, knees, hips, etc. may thank you! Maybe have it on, but only occasionally glance at it. Or glance at televisions around the area that are not so close to you. Try to look around the room or the gym. I find it enjoyable to look around the gym and analyze individual’s posture and mechanics, therefore taking my eyes of the television is not too difficult for me!
Posted December 21, 2011 at 9:47am by Jennifer Gloystein.
Tagged With: biomechanics, compensatory activity, focal vision, peripheral vision, Running • 2 Comments
Posted 11/03/2011
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Lori
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Posted November 3, 2011 at 3:06pm by Lori Thomsen.
Tagged With: biomechanics, heel strike, Hip Shift, optimal stride, Running • 0 Comments
Posted 10/13/2011
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Lori
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Posted October 13, 2011 at 12:10pm by Lori Thomsen.
Tagged With: biomechanics, heel strike, knee pain, optimal stride, PRI Concepts, Running, toe off • 0 Comments
Posted 10/05/2011
In this video, Lori discusses how devices such as the Power Lung could help your physical therapy program…
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Lori
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Posted October 5, 2011 at 2:41pm by Lori Thomsen.
Tagged With: Balloon, Breathing, Diaphragm, Exhalation, Respiration, Ribcage, Running • 0 Comments
Posted 09/09/2011
Lori is taking questions for her running blog! So here is your chance to ask our favorite “PRI running expert” whatever is on your mind… Lori will choose several of the submitted questions and make video blogs that will be posted here! To email your question(s), …
Posted September 9, 2011 at 2:16pm by Becky Fisher.
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Posted 06/13/2011
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Lori
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Posted June 13, 2011 at 3:23pm by Lori Thomsen.
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Posted 06/01/2011
At the Hruska Clinic, we use this term all the time, but what exactly does it mean??? Watch Lori’s video to find out…
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Lori
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Posted June 1, 2011 at 9:22am by Lori Thomsen.
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Posted 05/17/2011
Lori and Ryan received great comments and feedback - here’s a sampling: “Great course! I never actually considered how much we prefer our right legs and how much it affects our running. Thanks a lot!”; “I think it’s great you are getting new and more beneficial info out there instead of outdated methods that often lead to injuries - very helpful!”; “Extremely beneficial!”; “Wish my personal trainer had been able to attend today - will definitely recommend that she come to the next clinic!”; “Excellent manual! Love the pictures and printouts, and the recipes are great! Loved the shoe demonstration & recommendation sheet.”
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Posted May 17, 2011 at 7:51am by Becky Fisher.
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