Several weeks ago, we looked at corticosteroid injections as a treatment for running injuries. Though popular in years past, injections of corticosteroids like cortisone have
Anyone who has recently bought a new pair of running trainers may well have found themselves being recommended some ‘superior’ insoles to replace those that
Runners spend a lot of time worrying about the shoes that they wear for their workouts and races. They’ll try on a dozen different trainers
When you see the word “couch” in the title of an article about running, you can generally assume it is referring to the one in
It’s hard to imagine something as fundamental to running as breathing. You really can’t go without it! But as simple as breathing is, there are
It seems that no matter what the issue, when it comes to pregnancy, there are two sides to every coin. Some women try to gain
Ultrasound is a treatment method for overuse injuries favored by many physical therapists, athletic trainers, and chiropractors. By running electricity through a special crystal, ultrasound
Only five months have passed since I last wrote an article about the importance of a dynamic, pre-run warm-up; indeed sometimes I worry that I
A runner’s typical week of training involve workouts at a variety of paces, ranging from slow, easy runs for recovery and basic aerobic endurance to
In the past decade, several emerging treatments for chronic overuse injuries have been getting a lot of attention in the running community. Chief among these
