Fall is the start of several sports seasons for many school-aged kids. Soccer, tennis, cross country running, football and volleyball pose risks to young athletes this fall season. From violent contact sports injuries to overuse injuries common with runners and sports that involve a lot of starting, stopping, and cutting from side to side, there …
How to Tell if You Should Run Through Pain
Your muscles are likely going to feel sore after a long run. However, pain in a particular spot could be a sign that something is wrong and may signal that you need to slow down or stop. On a scale of 1 to 10, here is how you can tell if you should run through …
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What Causes Arthritis in the Feet?
Arthritis is not a single disease. Instead, arthritis refers to either joint (where two bones meet) pain or joint-related disease, encompassing over 100 different conditions. Three arthritis facts: It is the most common cause of disability in the United States. It is more common in women than men. It tends to worsen and be more …
What Are the 3 Principles of Running Technique?
You must use proper techniques to yield optimum results when playing an instrument. The same could be said for running. There are three main principles of running technique. These are: Pose Fall Pull Without perfecting these three principles, your running career will suffer greatly. By paying attention to your running form, you can expect to: …
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What Causes Bunions & How Do You Treat Them?
A bunion (hallux abducto valgus) is a boney and sometimes painful lump that occurs from years of pressure on the big toe joint (the metatarsophalangeal or MTP joint). Big toe bunions are the most common, but there are other types of bunions, too. These include: Congenital hallux valgus – an infant born with a bunion(s) …
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