The feet are the one part of a runner’s body that must endure a lot of impact. One of the most important shock absorbers of the foot is a piece of tissue that runs from the ball of the foot to the heel – known as the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is the main […]
Using Knee Bands for Runner’s Knee
It is almost inevitable that every runner will experience “runners knee” at least once during his or her running career. The medical term for runners knee is “chondromalacia,” and this injury involves inflammation and pain in the area of the knee cap. Usually this condition is caused by running too many miles when the quadriceps […]
Choosing the Right Running Surfaces
One of the best ways to prevent running injuries is to carefully choose your running surfaces. Many runners do not realize how important it is to pay attention to whether your primary running surface is concrete, asphalt, or dirt. Just because there is a paved concrete bike trail by your house does not mean that […]
Scar Tissue and Chronic Injuries
There is nothing worse than a running injury that won’t heal. It does not matter how much ice, heat, or anti-inflammatories that you apply – nothing works! Sometimes a chronic injury that last months or even years with no end in sight. Repeated visits to doctors and physical therapists simply do not help. Chronic injury […]
