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Ankle

Achilles Tendon Pain in Runners. Tendinopathy Explained.

The achilles tendon has brought down mythical warriors and many weekend warriors alike.  Tendinopathy- by definition, implies that some degree of degeneration

Should I stop running
Running

Should I Stop Running? Most Injuries don’t require it

Physicians who run tend to have many patients who run.  Word gets around.   Runners understand runners.  And runners are often not an easy group

avoiding running injuries
Running

Video: Avoiding Running Injuries … Your Intensity Matters.

Runners by nature are a competitive bunch. If all your runs are slow, it holds true that slow training produces slow runners-- yet even elite runners spend most

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Running

Treadmill Running versus Outdoor Running

Running continues to experience an increase in overall popularity.  Most runners prefer to run outside. A few prefer to run inside.  Is treadmill running or

Runner Base Building
Metabolic Health

Running. Back to Basics. Base Building. 

Every runner will benefit from revisiting the basics of training. In this case, we are going to review Base building. Some of the fastest runners of our time

running injury prevention
Running

Don’t Delay Your Running Injury Prevention Plans

You need a plan to prevent running injuries.  Running injuries are going to happen.  Every runner is at risk of developing an injury.  We have discussed the

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Running

4 Tips for Beginner Runners – And Seasoned Runners Too

Running has gained in popularity over the last few decades.  Many new runners are hitting the trails and unfortunately, many new runners are

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Knee

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

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Knee Arthritis

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

Polarized training for runners
Metabolic Health

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

meniscus transplant for knee pain
Knee

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

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Knee

Does Running Cause Knee Arthritis?

Runners are always concerned about how long they will be able to continue running.  Runners can't imagine not running.  Running has long been a source

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