4 Easy Ways to Spot Muscle Imbalances Before They Sideline You

Tue, 27 May 2025 12:09:00 -0400

To run your best, you need strength in the muscles of your arms, core, legs, and glutes so you can propel yourself forward. If any of these areas are weak, another part of your body will likely have to compensate, leading to muscle imbalances.

Muscle imbalances can rob you of speed and power—or worse, lead to injury, explained Anil Nandkumar, D.P.T., physical therapist at HSS.

Unfortunately for runners, many common signs of muscle imbalances go unnoticed until you end up sidelined. This is why it’s important to know how to spot and address them, so they don’t get in the way of you reaching your full running potential. Here’s what to look for and how to address your weak spots.

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Is the Pandemic Breaking Our Backs?

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:57:00 -0400

According to experts including HSS physical therapist Anil Nandkumar, PT, DPT, CSCS, SFMA posture-enhancing devices are quick fixes that may cause the body to lose its ability to perform such movements on its own.

Nandkumar mentioned that eight out of every ten patients ask him about the correctors stating, “Long story short, I usually do not recommend these correctors to patients, because they are ‘passive’ tools.”

Read the full article at Newyorker.com. This article also appeared in the March 29, 2021 print issue.

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4 Easy Ways to Spot Muscle Imbalances Before They Sideline You

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