How can I prevent getting knee pain? Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions in patients younger than 50 with complaints of knee pain. PFPS describes anterior knee pain, or pain at the front of…
Headaches are an extremely common complaint and nearly 90% of people will experience at least one headache each year. Within the spectrum of headaches, multiple types exist, including tension headaches, cluster headaches, migraines and cervicogenic headaches. Simply put, a cervicogenic…
A concussion is a minor head injury that may be caused by a blow to the head, face, neck or other area of the body that results in a force transmitted to the head. Most people associate concussions with athletics,…
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS) is a common complaint of knee pain in runners, cyclist, and other athletes. Most people complain of knee pain local to the lateral (outside) of the knee, just around the joint line. The ITB is…
Congratulations!!!! Immediately After the Marathon Do not sit or lie down. Keep walking! Continue to replace your fluids. Eat some high carbohydrate food. Take a mylar cape. Even if you don’t feel cold right away, you probably will want it…
Shoulder pain is a common complaint that can severely affect both fitness activity and day-to-day functions. Patients may complain of an ache in the upper arm, anterior shoulder pain, and/or pain that correlates with specific arm movements that are performed…
Tips and Tidbits: A warm-up should consist of 10-15 minutes of light jogging and stretching to increase the range of motion, especially in the quad and hip areas. Don’t warm-up too early; a warm-up is no good after 30 minutes.…
A good training program should consist of: Cross training 1-2 times a week for 30-45 minutes including resistance training to develop your core strength. This strengthens the body’s musculoskeletal system and helps with the prevention of injuries. Maintenance runs 2-3…
Please note there are many different training programs. This is a broad template and should be adjusted to fit your ability, health, body, training program and goals. The first 8 -10 weeks, called Base Training, should prepare you and build…
How can I prevent pain while traveling? Bring a neck pillow- this helps to prevent an unnatural position of the neck while sleeping, which can cause tightness in the neck muscles, potentially leading to pain Use a lumbar roll- ask…