Meniscus tears in children are relatively common due to sports. Many of those meniscus tears will heal spontaneously over 4-6 weeks after the injury. Certain
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What Are Shin Splints? Terminology Tuesday
Overuse injuries are common in runners and active individuals alike. Shin splints are one of the most common overuse injuries we see. Unfortunately, many
What Is a Stress Fracture? Terminology Tuesday
Stress fractures are a relatively common cause of injury in runners and athletes alike. Stress fractures come in all shapes and sizes. We can develop a stress
Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Training & Performance
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an important marker of an individual’s physiological stress level. When properly analyzed in the context of training, it can be
Osteoarthritis and Running …Can They Co-Exist?
Osteoarthritis of the knee does not always end a long-running career. Most runners over 45 have some degree of arthritic change in their knee and don't even
What is an AC Separation- Terminology Tuesday
AC Separations are a relatively common cause of shoulder pain and deformity. An AC Separation, also called a Shoulder Separation is a different injury then a
Running : The Best Medicine
Is running the happiness miracle? It sure does come close to being the perfect outlet. It's inexpensive, easy to find a place to do it, and running properly
What Is An MCL Tear?
MCL or medial collateral ligament injuries of the knee are a relatively common injury. The MCL is one of the most commonly torn ligaments around the knee. The
The Aging Athlete : Staying In The Game
If you were asked to describe an elderly person, what sort of words would you come up with? For many, the answer probably includes something along the lines of
Tennis Elbow : Terminology Tuesday
Tennis elbow is a very common cause of elbow pain. It is a very silly name because most tennis players do not get tennis elbow, and most patients I see with
What is ITB Friction Syndrome : Terminology Tuesday
Once again, thank you for suggesting topics of interest to you for our TT series. Today's post is about ITB friction syndrome. Or ITB Syndrome for
Common Running Injuries and How To Avoid Them
Runners are a unique breed. I am fortunate to treat many local runners. They are motivated, and they need to run to feel whole. Most runners are fairly
