Being able to recognize the early signs of a running injury can help you cut your recovery time dramatically and minimize time off from training. In some cases, you may not even have to alter your training schedule if you catch a minor running injury quickly. So how do you tell the difference between normal […]
Beyond R.I.C.E. – What You Need To Know About Ankle Sprains
Most ankle sprains go away within a few days without any treatment. But most people who are seen for serious ankle sprains have sprained their ankles before. Although ankle sprains may seem innocent enough, there are several things that happen as a result of this injury that can lead to longer term problems. 3 Preventable […]
The Four Letter Word That Can Help You Avoid Running Injuries
Many running injuries can be avoided by proper training, but many runners look at rest days as a four letter word. They feel that if they don’t train every day they will lose what they have gained, so they train at the same distance and intensity every day. Not only is this an ineffective way […]
5 Easy Ways To Relieve Iliotibial Band Syndrome
5 Easy Ways To Relieve Iliotibial Band Syndrome Iliotibial Band Syndrome, or ITB Syndrome, is a fairly common injury that affects seasoned runners almost as much as it affects beginners. It is characterized by pain on the outside of the knee, and can come on gradually over time or suddenly in the middle of a […]
What Everyone Should Know About Knee Pain From Running
Knee pain from running is the number one problem that keeps people from training. It’s no fun at all to watch all your hard earned conditioning fall by the wayside as you sit and wait for your knee pain to go away. Understanding the what causes knee pain from running is the first step in […]
