Treatment for Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that causes pain in the Achilles tendon, a thick band of tissue connecting the...
Treatment for Achilles Tendinitis
Fixing and Preventing Running Injuries
What causes running injuries? Aside from slipping off a curb and spraining an ankle, most running injuries are caused by...
IT Band Syndrome
IT band syndrome is one of the more common running related injuries. It involves pain and sometimes a snapping sensation...
Plantar Fasciitis
The “Plantar fascia” is a fibrous band running from the under surface of your heel to the ball of your foot. “Plantar...
Runner’s Knee
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) describes a painful irritation of the cartilage behind your kneecap. Although anyone may...
Shin Splints
Shin splints, also called "Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome,” is caused when the muscles of your lower leg pull too hard on...
Tendinitis
Tendinitis can occur in many places in the body, the most common areas being the ankle, knee, hamstring, and shoulder. The...
Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are the most common traumatic sports injury. They are frequently seen in sports that involve sudden changes of...
5 Running Myths Debunked
1. Rest Fixes All Many people think that if they simply rest an injury it will go away. Most running injuries are due to...
How Pain Works
Ever wonder why a broken bone doesn't hurt right away? How about why the sign of a heart attack is pain in the left arm?...
Your Hamstrings Probably Aren’t Tight, But If They Are, Who Cares?
Patients tell me everyday how tight their hamstrings are. There are several reasons someone may feel tight but may...
Run Away From Plantar Fasciitis
My Embarrassing History At the beginning of my junior year of collegiate cross country,...
Beating IT Band Pain
I have a love-hate relationship with the IT band. It was my first injury as a runner. As a high school freshman, I had...
Mobility Drills For Runners
Everyone should have a basic physical maintenance routine to ensure longevity. The goal of this routine should be to...
Managing Achilles Tendon Pain
The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body. It begins in the calf muscle and attaches to the heel bone. The...
