This painful condition is a common complaint in both the running and non-running community. Yes, there are people who do not run and they too have foot injuries. Most Plantar Fasciitis diagnoses are actually an injury to the Plantar aponeurosis, Flexor digitorum brevis and/or the Quadratus plantae not to the Plantar fascia. With Plantar injuries, […]
Sports Injuries
Ilio-Tibial Band Syndrome
Ilio-Tibial band syndrome (ITBS) is the most common cause of lateral knee pain in runners and cyclists. It is recognized by the sharp, burning pain that feels almost as if you have a localized area of road rash from a bike crash. This friction is caused from the repetitive motion of the ITB sliding over […]
Why Is Rest Not Enough to Heal?
Now that spring is just around the corner, many of us are in full swing with our workouts. Hopefully, your workouts have gradually increased in intensity and include adequate stretching, rest and a healthy diet to reduce the chance of injury. Unfortunately, in today’s fast paced, high stress world, we do not always have the […]