The Triathlete
Triathlon is a unique sport that allows competitors to showcase their abilities in three different sports: swimming, biking, and running – in that order. How… Read More »The Triathlete
Running
Gait analysis: Preventing Running Injuries
Running is a great activity for cardiovascular exercise and stress relief. It can also be a source of pain and injury. These injuries most frequently… Read More »Gait analysis: Preventing Running Injuries
Gait analysis: Preventing Running Injuries
What is Gait Analysis? Running is a great activity for cardiovascular exercise and stress relief, and is even better because all you need are a… Read More »Gait analysis: Preventing Running Injuries
Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes
What is an overuse injury? It is an injury to a bone, muscle, or tendon due to repetitive movements or stress. These structures become injured… Read More »Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes
Hamstring Muscle Strains
What is the Hamstring? The hamstring is a group of 3 muscles that are found on the posterior side of the legs, the biceps femoris,… Read More »Hamstring Muscle Strains
Common Injuries in Track and Field
Track and field is a sport that has been around for thousands of years, dating all the way back to 776 B.C. This was the… Read More »Common Injuries in Track and Field
Sever’s Disease: The Young Athlete’s Achilles Heel?
What is Sever’s Disease? Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is the most common cause of heal pain in a young athlete. The underlying… Read More »Sever’s Disease: The Young Athlete’s Achilles Heel?
Sesamoiditis
What is sesamoiditis? Sesamoiditis is an overuse injury that results in foot pain localized to the ball of the foot near the big toe. The pain… Read More »Sesamoiditis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a broad term used to describe pain in front of the knee and around the kneecap… Read More »Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Osgood-Schlatter Disease: The Os-good Bump That Goes Bad
What is Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease? While the name may sound daunting, Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease isn’t life-threatening nor a life-long condition. The disease is caused by increased amounts of… Read More »Osgood-Schlatter Disease: The Os-good Bump That Goes Bad
