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Member Case Study: Deep Calf Pain
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I have a pain deep in my calf about five inches below the knee. A sports doctor did not feel anything wrong in the muscle, and there was no bruising. The tender spot can still be felt on massage.Member Case Study: Right Knee Pain Post Ironman
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I just completed my first Ironman season and I was free of injuries. I am now just messing around when I run at a fast pace (for me), I get a shooting pain in my right knee.Member Case Study: Anterior Knee Pain
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My right knee has a pain in the front, just below the kneecap. I walked 24 miles of IM Louisville. No pain while walking but it started immediately when trying to run.Member Case Study: Severe Quadricep Cramping
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My issue is severe cramps in my quad muscles - fully locked muscles that bring me to tears at times.Blister Prevention and Care
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Learn how blisters are formed and some tips on how to prevent blisters and what to do if you get a blister.Member Case Study: Osteoarthritis in Both Hips and My Triathlon Career
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Am I crazy to want to still pursue tri, or is it fair to assume that my body will tell me when enough is enough and enjoy it/use it until such time comes to pass?Member Case Study: Sore Leg Muscle or Nerve?
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I have a sore muscle or nerve on the front of my right leg, from above my knee to waist area, with most of the pain in the middle of my leg. After a run or long walk it starts getting sore.Member Case Study: Toe Pain and Numbness on Over 80 Mile Rides.
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On the long bike rides of 80+ miles I get very strong pain in my toes. I slow down my pace and I might recover, but when I hit the next hill it is back. Could this be some kind of circulation issue? Saddle Sores
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While not the most pleasant topic, saddles sores are a common phenomenon within the cycling community. Learn what causes saddle sores and how to prevent them from occurring.Swimming Deaths and the Triathlon
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Twenty of the total 25 deaths associated with triathlons as recorded by USA Triathlon occurred during the swim portion of the events. So, what’s the deal with swimming?Member Case Study: Shoulder Pain - Type II Acromioin
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I've had shoulder problems since the very beginning of tri training. I did see an ortho who took x-rays and said I have a type II acromioin. I'd love to know some stretches to help my flexibility.Member Case Study: Soleus Pain
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At about the 1/2 mile mark my left soleus becomes extremely tight and painful. The pain then progresses into my left arch and then into my left knee.Training Through Injuries
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Frequently it is possible to continue to train despite an injury, but it can be difficult to know what injuries you can safely train through and how to train without doing more harm.Member Case Study: Heel and Shin Pain
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I still have heel pain and shin pain, and now I've got a weird pain in the center of my foot. Do you think I should have an x-ray to make sure that I don't have a stress fracture in my foot?
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The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) was formed in 1991 to fill a void that has existed in sports medicine from its earliest beginnings. The founders most recognized and expert sports medicine specialists realized that while there are several physician organizations which support sports medicine, there has not been a forum specific for primary care non-surgical sports medicine physicians.
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Member Case Study: Chronic Tight Calves