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...
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...
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...
At Fluid Health & Fitness, the health and safety of our patients and staff is always our number one priority. With this in mind, we are continuing to closely monitor the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) outbreak and have updated our policies to reflect best...
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,...
The Trunk and the Core The trunk or thoracic region of the spine and rib cage is a commonly misunderstood area of the body. It must be mobile enough to allow for breathing (respiration) while at the same time provide the stability to pick up a child or generate...
