The recently released 2nd edition of Running Medicine synthesizes the advances in research, clinical practice, and technology related to management of the running athlete. The book is the most comprehensive work ever published on the topic an features an all-star group of writers. Jay Dicharry of the REP Lab in Bend, OR authored the chapter […]
With the Sochi Olympics now officially under way we have local Tommy Ford and the US Ski Team on our radar. Tommy is a world class alpine skier, represented the U.S. at the 2010 Winter Olympics and 2011 World Championships and more recently scored numerous Top 20 results in World Cup Giant Slalom races. Slalom […]
NPR station KPCC talks “ Smart Shoes ” with REP Biomechanics Lab Director Jay Dicharry, PT, SCS REP Lab Director Jay Dicharry PT, SCS discusses the rapidly evolving field of shoe design with NPR affiliate KPCC – Southern California December 18, 2013 – Bend, Ore. – REP Lab director and Rebound physical therapist Jay Dicharry, […]
From Jay Dicharry’s anathletesbody.com blog Last week, I had the privilege of jumping on a plane and traveling to speak at the USA Track and Field National Conference in Indianapolis. It was a great melding of the minds, with the focus on “rebuilding” the athlete pool. I was asked to speak about injury and trying […]
Well, its that time of year again. The sun sinks below the horizon early, and with that my phone rings with reporters wanting to know what tips they should give to their readers about running successfully on a treadmill. Rather than risking this info getting watered down, I figured I’d give you the straight scoop. […]
Rebound Physical Therapy and REP Lab are proud to sponsor the 2013 USATF XC National Championships this coming December 13-15 in Bend, Oregon. The River’s Edge Golf Course will be hosting the event and will draw top cross country runners from around the country. You can register for the event here and find additional USATF […]
by JAY DICHARRY on AUGUST 5, 2013 Adam Craig at Rebound Cyclists want two very simple things. They want to be comfortable on a bike, and they want to be fast. And anytime we “want” something, we must ask the question: how hard must I work to achieve it? Or, in this golden age of […]
Various studies support the pros and cons of each style – so which is correct? Most of the tenets of good running form are universally agreed upon by coaches, athletes, physiologists, form gurus and shoe designers: an upright postural alignment with a slight forward tilt, a compact arm swing and short strides that result in […]
How many times a day do you hear someone say “strengthen your core”?…..perhaps a better question to ask is “is your posture optimized in its best position while you are running, and how do you fix it as you fatigue” – we’ll discuss how your alignment affects your economy and your mechanics when running -and […]
We’ve all heard the phrase, “caters to the unique needs of a woman”…..The bottom line is that both sexes have strengths and weaknesses, but tonight it’s all about helping women. Why are females at greater risk for some injuries? How do you minimize your risk? Are their certain exercises women should emphasize? Why is “toning” a […]
