Strong and healthy hip flexors bring the leg forward easily and powerfully while you run, so if those muscles are tight or ...

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When people hop at high speeds, key muscle fibers in the calf shorten rather than lengthen as forces increase, which they call "negative stiffness." This counterintuitive process helps the leg become ...

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Poor physical conditioning: Weak muscles, tight muscles, and muscular imbalances all can contribute to soft tissue injuries. Sedentary lifestyle: Physical inactivity can weaken your muscles ...

Llañez, PT, DPT, the site coordinator for clinical education and a physical therapist at El Paso Physical Therapy Services, says that glute tightness can also stem from muscle weakness.