Archive for June 2019
Achilles Tendinopathy
What is the Achilles tendon? The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It connects your calf muscles (the soleus and the gastrocnemius) to your foot, making it possible for you to push off from the ground and propel yourself forward when you walk or run. The calf muscles also help…
Read MoreRunner’s Knee: Part 1
What is Runner’s Knee? Runner’s Knee refers to general anterior knee pain around the knee cap or patella. It arises from the patellofemoral joint or surrounding soft tissue. This condition is also referred to as patellofemoral pain syndrome and is one of the most common injuries in runners, many other athletes, and the general population.…
Read MoreRunning 101: Part III
GAIT Our discussion on running continues! Today, we will talk about gait. Gait is basically the way you run. It is your running pattern or biomechanics. One of the best things about running is its simplicity. To start running, you don’t need lessons or practice. You just do it. Because it is something most people…
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