Top 10 Ways to Prepare for the Corporate Challenge
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Plantar Fasciitis in Runners: How Physical Therapy Can Help!!
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common condition found in runners and can significantly impact running ability and performance. In the past PF was defined as a chronic inflammatory pathology which prompted a treatment approach designed to reduce inflammation with things like rest and anti-inflammatory medication.
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is often described as a pain and discomfort along the outside of the thigh and knee. It is a very common overuse syndrome frequently associated with activities that require repetitive knee flexion and extension such as long distance running, biking, circuit training, skiing, dancing, jumping sports…the list goes on!
The Balanced Runner
Balance. How many runners are out there that own “balanced” as a trait? You eat a plate of different colored foods, go to yoga (occasionally but it counts!), spend time at the gym doing strength work as running gurus suggest, sleep often. This is balance. Now how many of you can lift one leg off the ground and continue to read this without falling over? Pick yourself up off the ground if it didn’t work out, sit, and let me tell you about balance.
Running Safely During a Pandemic
Taking a run outdoors during a pandemic can be a saving grace for your mental health. In fact, research has shown that regular exercise may reduce the risk of developing acute respiratory distress syndrome, a major cause of death in patients with the COVID-19 virus. However, during a time when we’re all supposed to stay inside, it might seem ironic that there are more people now, more than ever, flooding parks and outdoor spaces to run.
5 Tips to Relieve Plantar Fasciitis
A great running friend has struggled with plantar fasciitis for years on and off. She eloquently refers to exacerbation of pain as “the Planted Fascists” drilling into her foot.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
You just started working out more and now the front of your knee hurts. Most likely scenario? It’s patellofemoral dysfunction. Let’s break this down
Hamstring Tendinitis Vs. Hamstring Syndrome
Two Conditions That Cause Similar Symptoms Are Hamstring Syndrome And Hamstring Tendonitis. Distinguishing Between The Two Is
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
New to running? Or thinking of running your first marathon even though you haven’t run further than 5k
