New research suggests that the speed at which you run impacts just how much stress you’re putting on your knees. According to a new study published in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, you can actually put less stress on your knee by running faster. To test their hypothesis, researchers asked a group […]
Why Is It Called Your Achilles Tendon?
Your Achilles tendon is one of the strongest tendons in your body. The tendon is crucial in helping facilitate movement, running and a host of other activities on your feet. Since it’s such an important tendon, tearing your Achilles can be one of the most crippling foot injuries, which is followed by months and months […]
Researchers Aim To Make Walking More Efficient
Save for infants, I’d venture to guess that 99.9 percent of the population uses their feet to walk somewhere every day. We’ve gotten so used to walking that we’ve become incredibly efficient at walking, even on uneven surfaces. That said, even efficient load-bearing takes a toll on your feet. If you work on your feet all […]
Overuse Arm Injuries In Youth Baseball Players
An in-depth study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that many youth baseball players are being encouraged to play through arm discomfort. Lead author Christopher S. Ahmad, MD, said the increase in youth baseball injuries is likely tied to overuse while the body is still developing. “Both nationally and internationally, we’re witnessing […]
Loud Noises May Cause Knee Injuries
An intriguing study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports suggests that car horns or a nearby shout have been linked to an increased risk of knee injury. For their study, researchers hooked 18 men and 18 women in their 20s up to a machine designed to capture leg spasm and […]
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