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ITBS: Using Foam Rollers
I've got ITBS and foot issues and have been rolling it out with the foam roller. How long should I roll per session and how many sessions per day?The Doctor Tells Me Not To Run Anymore!
The doctor says not to run again. Ever. Needless to say, I’m not taking this very well. Can I recover from this? Where should I go from here?Return to Triathlon after Torn Knee Ligaments
A few weeks ago I tore the MCL and ACL in my right knee and the LCL in my left knee in an accident. Can I returned to triathlon? What would that entail?Knee Pain and Overstriding
Should I try to shorten my stride to prevent knee pain? Do you have suggestions for making the change stick? It's so hard to remember and be consistent! Knee IT Band Pain
I have this very annoying IT band pain in my left knee only. It comes and goes out of nowhere. Last year I had it and took three months off and now slowly started back up.Rotator Cuff Injury
Does your shoulder hurt? You may have a rotator cuff injury. This article will go through the signs, symptoms and treatment options.Knee Mystery
This article covers a variety of injuries that can lead to knee pain.Chronic Hip Flexor Pain
I had the physical therapist at my old college give me a rehabilitation plan. I just can't get the chronic tightness and pain to go away.Ball of Foot Pain
Pain at the ball of the foot, or the forefoot, is a common complaint in athletes. Learn about the causes of this pain which can stem from stress fractures, neuromas and more.Foot Pain After Marathon
I expected to hurt after the marathon, and I did but there was nothing that I was immediately alarmed about. Since then, the foot pain that popped up after the marathon has not really gone away. Recurring Hip Flexor Pain
I have had hip flexor pain on and off the last two years. This morning I really aggravated it. I've been stretching to get it to go down, but I'm just worried that it's going to get worse again.Knee Meniscus Surgery
I have a torn meniscus and am torn between doing the arthroscopic surgery. I have heard many positive outcomes from folks who had it done. But I am 49 and I wonder if my outcome will be the same.Swimmer's Shoulder
The anatomy, diagnosis and treatment of swimmer's shoulder.Hip Flexor Pain
I am experiencing hip flexor pain. I hurt it two weeks ago during a race and it's bothered me ever since. Do you have suggestions on how to prevent problems or how to cure it?
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