ARE YOUR RUNNING SHOES HELPING OR HURTING YOU?
There are so many different running shoes available on the market today, and there are hundreds (if not thousands) of websites offering advice on which shoes are right for YOU. The goal…
Injury Care Articles
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Running Shoes: Maximize Your Training with These Tips
Low Back Pain Part 2: Treatment
In Low Back Pain Part 1: Origins, we discussed possible anatomic sources for low back pain (LBP) and other conditions that can cause LBP. It is important to see a physician for a diagnosis and a good physical therapist or…
Low Back Pain Part 1: Origins
THE PROBLEM
Low Back Pain (LBP) is an epidemic in our modern society. LBP is reported as the #1 reason for missed work and #2 reason for seeing a doctor. According to National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke (NINDS),…
Muscle Strains: Rehabilitation and Prevention
The Anatomy
There is somewhere around 640 skeletal muscles in the human body. Skeletal muscle is a complex network of muscle fibers, connective tissue, nervous tissue, and blood vessels. The connective tissue forms a framework of support by surrounding individual…
2 Minute Toothbrush Ankle Strengthening
For those of you who have had the unfortunate run in with a sprained ankle, this article is for you. For those of you who have never sustained an injury, this article is also for you. The next time you…
ACL Injury Prevention
THE ANATOMY
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects the femur to the tibia at the knee. It runs from the front of the tibial plateau (top of the tibia) towards the back and inside surface of the end of the…
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Treatment Guideline
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome is a term used to describe pain and inflammation in the front and outside of the shoulder, which is a result of repetitive micro-traumas to the rotator cuff (supraspinatus tendon), biceps tendon, or subacromial bursa. All…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symtoms and Treatment
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve compression disorder of the upper extremity. Carpal tunnel syndrome results in the highest number of days lost among all work related injuries. Almost half of the carpal tunnel cases result…
Shin Splints Treatment
“Shin splints” is one of the most diagnosed injuries among recreational runners. Shin splints is a periostitis (“itis” = inflammation of) of the lower 2/3 of the leg. When the pain is along the inner edge of the leg, it…
What You Can Do About Knee Tendonitis
What is knee tendonitis?
Tendonitis of the knee refers to inflammation of the tendons that surround the knee joint. In general, the patellar tendon, or the tendon that connects your patella (knee cap) to your tibia (shin bone) can become…
Benefits of Active Release Techniques / Soft Tissue Work
Stretching helps prevent injuries by increasing the length of your muscles, but it does not improve the quality of your muscles. If you exercise regularly, you are bound to develop trigger points, adhesion, scar tissue, and other negative things in…
