Miriam Nelson
MPT & COMT

Welcome to Ground Reactions and AshevilleRunning.com.  We are a unique running clinic in Asheville, NC that allows any level of runner to decrease their risk of injury, increase their speed and agility, and ultimately have more fun running in the mountains.

Sessions run approximately two hours and include the following services:

Running Interview:
The evaluation begins with a thorough review of your medical and running history. This is imperative for structuring your session so it is custom fit for your running goals and/or any health related problems.

Musculoskeletal Assessment:

After the interview a physical exam is performed to measure the alignment, strength, and flexibility of multiple body joints including the spine, hips, knees, and ankle. This includes evaluating core strength and balance. We review your posture in static and during dynamic movements to assess areas of dysfunction.



Biomechanical Video Analysis:

The video analysis exam is where we look at your running from multiple view points. During a review of the video we are able to analyze biomechanical positions in fractions of a second to observe at what exact point in the running gait cycle dysfunction is occurring.







Customized Core Stabilization and Flexibility Program:

You will be instructed with a customized strength and stretching program specific to your body based on your running exam. This program will include functionally based activities geared toward running postures, and will include information that is evidence based in current exercise research. You will receive a foam roller for exercises that increase neuromuscular tone and flexibility.

 Shoe Wear/Orthotics Analysis and Recommendation:

An examination of your shoe wear, and/or orthotics if any, will be performed. This will allow recommendations to be made regarding proper foot wear and/or the appropriateness of orthotics for lower extremity alignment. In some cases orthotics are a good adjunct to aid with foot dysfunction.

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