Achilles tendonitis Posted December 2, 2003
Tendonitis is a condition that results when the tendon of a muscle gets aggravated and inflamed. Pain associated with tendonitis will usually be worse at the beginning of activity but tends to feel better as the muscle and tendon warm up through continued activity. Most tendonitis occurs after cumulative trauma or overuse of the area.
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Patella-femoral Syndrome Posted July 4, 2003
Patella Femoral Syndrome is another common running injury often labeled 'runner's knee". In simpler terms, it is a patella (knee cap) tracking problem.
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Illiotibial Band Friction Syndrome Posted May 12, 2003
Illiotibial Band friction syndrome is an injury that is commonly found under the umbrella of "runner's knee".
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Plantar Fasciitis Posted April 2, 2003
ne of the most common causes of pain in the bottom of the foot is plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a thick band of fibers which runs along the bottom of the foot, inserting at the heel (calcaneous) and extending to the balls of the foot (metatarsal heads). Plantar fasciitis is micro-tearing and inflammation of this band at its attachment to the heel.
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Active Release Technique® (ART) Posted March 3, 2003
As the popularity of endurance sports increases, so does the occurrence of cumulative trauma disorders (better known as over-use injuries). In order to resume training as quickly as possible important decisions need to be made as to what type of treatment would be most effective to treat the injury. Most athletes' number one concern is loss of training and subsequent fitness. Active Release Technique® is a soft tissue management system that has been proven to minimize recovery time from many common injuries.
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