San Diego sports doctor John Martinez appears on KUSI-TV’s “Sunday Sitdown” with sports anchor Rick Willis to talk about fitness, health, triathlon and road running races
Women runners that consumed less fat in their diet had a higher rate of running-related injuries over the next 12 months based on a 2008 study.
The focus on USA Olympic Beach Volleyball player Kerri Walsh’s right shoulder has piqued the public’s interest about Kinesio tape. What is Kinesio tape? Kinesio tape is an adhesive cotton athletic tape with an elasticity that allows it to stretch up to 120% to 140% of its original length without any tension. The Kinesio tape [...]
Blisters and nail problems are a fact of life for most runners – so what can you do to prevent a blister from impacting your race or what can you do after they occur?
Medial tibial stress syndrome, (MTSS) or “shin splints”, is a common ailment that many runners experience, especially when returning from inactivity or after a rapid increase in mileage. Symptoms Typically, there is pain in the front portion of the shin above the ankle. Pain is usually present at the start of a run or exercise [...]
The iliotibial band is a thick layer of tissue along the outer part of the leg that runs from the hip to the knee. Irritation can occur either in the hip or knee. Symptoms Pain at the outside part of the knee that is worse when bending the knee. Also may present as pain on [...]
Symptoms Pain or swelling in the back of the calf, usually 2 to 3 inches above the back of the running shoe. The pain is typically worse when the heel strikes the ground or when pushing off from the ground on your toes. A rupture of the Achilles can occur during a forceful push-off. Typically [...]