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Recovery,
Running,
Achilles Tendonitis: Diagnosis & Treatment
Achilles Tendonitis can be a painful condition for runners, often leading to reduced mileage or even complete rest from training. If you are sick of running with Achilles Tendonitis then this article will give you a road map to get back to full speed! What is Achilles Tendonitis? Achilles Tendonitis refers to a condition where the Achilles tendon becomes overloaded...
Hip Pain,
Running,
Hip Pain in Runners
Dealing with hip pain when running? Hip pain, especially in women, is by far one of the most common pain complaints that we see runners dealing with when they book evaluations with us. Like all injuries, diagnosing the root cause of why you developed a hip injury while running is crucial in order to fully resolve symptoms long term so...
Injury Prevention,
Running,
Stress Fractures in Runners: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation
Stress fractures in runners can be both a challenging diagnosis as well as a tough injury to come back from safely. In this article, we’ll break down why stress fractures happen and what you can do to get back on the road! What Are Stress Fractures? Our bones constantly adapt to the stresses we place on them—each day, we continuously...
Knee Pain,
Running,
IT Band Syndrome
IT Band Syndrome is a painful condition, usually around the outside of the knee and thigh, that often limits runners’ and other athletes’ physical activity levels as pain increases. If you’re struggling with IT Band Syndrome, this article will help you understand why you have these symptoms and how to alleviate your pain! The Purpose of the IT Band The...
Knee Pain,
Recovery,
Running,
Runner’s Knee: Causes & Treatment
What is Runner’s Knee? Runner’s knee is a painful condition frequently occurring in endurance athletes where the patellofemoral joint (knee-cap) becomes painful during runs. This is among the most commonly occurring running-related injuries and can range from mild knee pain that warms up during your runs to debilitating levels that prevent any training. Common Causes of Runner’s Knee There are...
Ankle,
Running,
Achilles Tendinopathy Return to Running Protocol
The Achilles tendon is the longest and strongest tendon in the body. It is directly attached to both the gastroc and soleus muscles aka “the powerhouse muscles of distance running. The achilles job is to literally create tension in the foot and knee to propel us forward when running and walking. Because of this, it’s commonly subjected to irritation and...
Recovery,
Running,
How to Reduce Plantar Fasciitis Pain
Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition where the tissues on the bottom of the foot become irritated with weight bearing activities. The term “plantar fasciitis” is a little less accurate than we once thought as this isn’t purely an inflammatory condition as the “itis” part would imply. Instead, it is a condition that happens when the plantar fascia tissue gets...
Female Athlete,
Fitness Athlete,
Running,
Are you running with a stress fracture?
Running with a stress fracture or a bone stress injury can lead to further injury if not properly managed and treated. Bone stress injuries (BSI) and Bone Stress Fractures are a commonly under-diagnosed running related injury. But many athletes are running with a stress fracture (or bone stress injury), thinking it is a simple muscle strain or tendinitis. But bone...
Running,
Uncategorized,
3 Ways to Improve Your Running Health
The running season is upon us and in preparation for your upcoming race you’ve been putting in the miles on the road. Every runner wants to reach that next time or distance goal, and the most important factor in reaching them is to stay consistent in your training. But every year, many runners find themselves fighting with nagging aches, pains,...