4 strength exercises every runner must do
The importance of strength training for runners cannot be overstated. There is a belief amongst the running community that that if runners lift a weight, they will put on unnecessary muscle bulk which will negatively impact their running economy. On the other side, strength training has been shown to have massive improvements in running economy […]
Management of ankle instability (Recurrence ankle sprain)
As we discussed in the initial post, Ankle sprain treatment – rehabilitation (phase 2) Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in sports such as (Basketball. Soccer, and Volleyball). It is one of the most prevalent injuries of the musculoskeletal system. In Addition, ankle sprain has a very high recurrence rate and 20% […]
Over use injuries in runners
What overuse injury means? There are basically two types of injuries: Acute injuries and overuse injuries. Acute injuries are usually the result of a single, traumatic event (macro-trauma). Common examples include wrist fractures, ankle sprains, shoulder dislocations, and hamstring muscle strain. The absence of a single, identifiable traumatic cause has been traditionally used as a […]
Shin-Splints Treatment
Shin-splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), is defined by the American Medical Association as “pain and discomfort in the leg from the repetitive activity on hard surfaces, or due to forceful, excessive use of foot flexures muscles. It’s a term for lower leg pain that occurs below the knee either on the front outside […]
Ankle Sprain Treatment – Rehabilitation (Phase 3)
One of the most common sports injuries, an ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments surrounding the ankle joint are stretched or torn as the ankle joint and the foot is turned, twisted, or forced beyond its normal range of motion. If you suspect an ankle sprain, there are things you can do immediately after being […]
A Guideline for Injury Prevention
Prevention is always better than cure. We’ve put together 5 strategies to help you prevent sports injuries. Have a Training Plan Your training plan is an essential tool to help you prevent injury. More specifically, it gives you a chance to plan your weekly / monthly mileage, and avoid overtraining. You can sick for a plan tailored […]
A guideline on management of acute vs chronic knee pain
Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. Knee pain may be the result of an injury, such as a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage. However, your knee may get sore after a short run, sudden jump, simple fall, etc. In this article, we are going to show you the difference […]
Osgood Schlatter Treatment
[kc_row use_container=”yes” force=”no” column_align=”middle” video_mute=”no” _id=”711134″][kc_column width=”12/12″ video_mute=”no” _id=”540097″][kc_column_text _id=”455121″] Osgood Schlatter syndrome presents in children who are experiencing growth spurts, (boys, 12-15 years; girls, 8-12 years) with local pain, swelling and tenderness over the patella tendon (tibial tuberosity). It caused by overuse and symptoms are exacerbated with sporting activities that involve jumping (basketball, volleyball, […]