Tag: Rehab
Running Injuries – The Big Five Series – Runners Knee (Chondromalacia)
Definition:
A softening or wearing away and cracking of the cartilage under the kneecap, resulting in pain and inflammation. The cartilage becomes like sandpaper because...
Running Injuries – The Big Five Series – ITB (Iliotibial Band Syndrome)
Definition:
Pain and inflammation on the outside of the knee, where the iliotibial band (a muscle on the outside of the thigh) becomes tendinous, and...
Running Injuries – The Big Five Series – Plantar Fasciitis
Definition:
An inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick fibrous band of tissue in the bottom of the foot which runs from the heel to...
Running Injuries – The Big Five Series – Shin Splints
Definition:
Inflammation of the muscle attachments and interosseous membranes to the tibia (shin bone) on the inside of the front of the lower leg. Note: "shin...
Foam Rolling For Improved Performance, ‘Prehab’ And Injury Prevention
Foam rolling can provide similar benefits as deep-tissue massage and is a damn site cheaper. With the following knowledge you can manage your own...
