Jun 27, 2022
Workout mistakes and myths are everywhere you look – you only have to consult Reddit or bodybuilding forums to find people peddling misinformation. That said, three of the most common misconceptions all correspond to the same basic problem: over-expectation....
Feb 13, 2022
Another very common overuse injury found in athletes like runners and cross country skiers is achilles tendinopathy. It is estimated that the annual incidence of achilles tendinopathy is 7-9% and occurs most frequently in the athletic population of 30-50 year olds....
Jan 30, 2022
One of the most common overuse injuries of the foot found in athletes like runners and cross country skiers is plantar fasciitis. It is estimated that over 2 million Americans are affected by this each year and up to 10% of individuals experience this nagging heel...
Dec 25, 2021
ILIOTIBIAL PAIN SYNDROME (ITBS) One more very common overuse injury of the knee is a condition referred to as IT Band. This pain is usually felt along the outside of the knee with repetitive activities like cross country skiing, running, cycling, hiking, and/or...
Dec 24, 2021
More formally known as patellar tendinopathy. This is a painful condition of the knee, most often related to activities involving repeated and forceful knee flexion and extension, such as jumping as the name implies. Most will complain of knee pain right below the...
Nov 4, 2021
Traditionally, an overuse injury refers to an injury or pain cycle present in the absence of a clearly defined and identifiable traumatic cause. Furthermore, the term “overuse” is somewhat of a misnomer as this classification of injury is not solely caused by a long,...
