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 […]

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, […]