The most common cause of lateral knee pain in runners is Iliotibial Band Syndrome. “IT band syndrome”, or “ITBS”, most often presents as pain over the lateral knee which appears during or after running. The pain often subsides immediately or within a few hours after running, [...]
The foam roller is one of the best weapons we have in the war against scar-tissue, and using it is simple and fast. It should take less than 5 minutes to roll all of the muscles below your waist. Regular use of the roller can go a long way in preventing things like IT band syndrome, shin splints, [...]
With hundreds of models to choose from, it seems impossible to make an informed decision when purchasing running shoes. There is no longer one single dominant shoe brand on the running scene. With so many choices now, too often, runners set themselves up for injury by just buying what is "on sale" [...]