23
Dec
My Aching Heal!!!!
That ice pick stab into the bottom of your heal when you step out of bed in the morning is probably caused by plantar fasciitis (fashee-EYE-tiss).
The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that goes from the bottom of the heel (calcaneus) to the ball of the foot (metatarsal heads), as seen here.
Its [...]
23
Dec
The words “PULLED HAMSTRING” may send a chill through your body as you recall the pain, time off, and frustration of a previous injury. In fact, hamstring strain is one of the most common running injuries. Preventing this common injury is easier said than done. Recovery from hamstring strain requires a bit [...]
23
Dec
Overuse of ligaments and tendons often results in long-term injuries. These so called chronic “soft tissue” injuries have relatively low blood supply. However, healing a soft tissue sprain or strain requires good blood supply; for blood carries the much needed “inflammatory factors” that promote healing.
We have conventionally treated soft tissue injuries with anti-inflammatory medication (ibuprofen [...]
23
Dec
Doc,
The outside of my knee is killing me. I’ve been training for the marathon. We were up to 14 miles when it started getting worse. Can I still do the upcoming marathon? Do I need surgery?
Truly,
Knee’ding Help
Greetings Knee’ding,
You have lots of company and do not need surgery. Iliotibial Band Syndrome [...]
23
Dec
Sports Massage - Benefits and Effects of Sports Massage
Sports massage should play an important part in the life of any triathlete whether they are injured or not. Massage has a number of physical benefits.
Massage can :
Cure and restore mobility to injured muscle tissue.
Boost performance.
Extend the overall life of your sporting career.
Effects of massage are:
Pumping - [...]