Strength training plays a critical role in helping runners stay healthy, improve running efficiency, and maintain performance over time.

Research consistently shows that runners who incorporate strength training into their routines experience lower injury rates and improved running economy. Strong muscles help absorb impact forces, stabilize joints, and maintain proper running mechanics throughout a run.

For runners who want to train consistently and stay injury-free, strength training is not optional, it is essential.

Running is one of the easiest and most popular ways to exercise. All you really need is a pair of shoes and a place to run, whether it’s on a road, a trail, or a treadmill. But have you ever wondered if the way you run could be causing you pain or even lead to injury? At Tualatin Valley Physical Therapy, we offer running analyses to help you improve your form and run with less discomfort.