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2nd Floor Downtown YMCA
214-969-6999 - Go to Koala Centers Website
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Ask the Doc
Do you have questions or concerns about running injuries, running strong, or running healthy?  Dr. Doyle, of Koala Health and Wellness, a sponsor of RunOn's Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, and 301 programs, is available through his email to answer your questions.   Ask Dr. Doyle at rdoyle@koalacenters.com.

Remember that Koala will keep you running and teach you what to do to prevent future injuries, from simple stretching routines to nutritional testing and advice.  

Hanoun Human Performance Testing now being offered at Koala!

Are you struggling with a nagging, or recurring injury? Are you looking to get the most out of your body? If you answered yes to either one of those questions then there is good news. Koala is now offering Human Performance Testing utilizing the state-of-the-art Hanoun ER System. To understand how this test can help, you must first understand that the prerequisite to better performance is strength.

Koala's Runners Protocol Test utilizes the state-of-the-art Hanoun ER system to isometrically test muscle strength imbalances, and to identify potential performance-robbing injuries before they occur. Koala then uses the objective test data to create treatment plans and personalized rehabilitation programs for the runner.

Why test muscle strength?

Strength is accomplished through weight training. However, to excel in any sport and to help prevent injuries, muscle strength needs to be balanced between all the muscles of the right and left sides. Muscle ratios between opposing muscle groups, like the quadriceps and hamstrings, or the biceps and triceps, are equally important.

In summary, an imbalance in muscle strength between the muscles of the right and left sides, and/or a lack of balance between the muscle ratios in a single leg/arm, negatively affect your ability to successfully perform at your optimum levels.

Koala is offering low introductory pricing for this sport specific test, and when combined with a full body gait screening, also offered separately, can give you objective data about your current performance, and potential performance. Call Koala and ask about package deals for both tests and, as usual, all RunOn class members receive a discount off the regular price. Call today! 214.969.6999.

Official Sponsor of Distance Classes
RunOn! is proud to announce Koala Health and Wellness Centers as an Official Sponsor of Running 301, Half Marathon and Full Marathon training programs.

Koala has always catered to the athlete in all of us. Koala believes in not only treating and rehabilitating injured athletes (and non-athletes), but also in determining the root of the injury and educating patients on how to stay healthy and decrease chances of repetitive injuries in the future. Whether it’s treating an unhealthy spine, fine tuning a healthy body, or determining the cause of the injury, Koala uses state-of-the-art equipment to test and treat the body as a whole and to determine the individual needs of each patient.

Koala…..improving the “koality” of your life.

Click here to learn more about Koala Health and Wellness Centers…”  

For a Better Run - Tip of the Week

Hydration & Performance

  1. Body weight composed of up to 50-70% water, depending on body fat.
  2. Proper hydration is not only required for proper organ/brain function, but also muscle function and coordination.
  3. Improperly hydrated muscles are more susceptible to injury.
  4. Hydration can be a key factor in the sudden lack of performance and/or hitting the wall.
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