Pilates is a type of low impact strengthening which is based on movement with control. Low back pain is often caused by structural imbalances in the body. Poor core strength, pelvic instability, muscle imbalances, poor p…
Your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is located in your knee. The ACL is one of the main ligaments in the knee that connect the femur to the tibia. It runs from the front of the knee diagonally across to the back of the…
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects the median nerve. The median nerve supplies sensation to the palm of your hand, thumb and second to fourth fingers. The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome occur when the…
Running a marathon places massive stress on your body so it is important to allow for sufficient recovery afterward. Not allowing enough recovery often leads to injuries and overtraining. Studies have shown that trainin…
Muscle cramps, sometimes also referred to as charley horses, can affect anyone and at any time regardless of fitness level. Muscle cramps are a sudden, involuntary contraction or tightening of the muscle, which then fail…
The yearly incidence rates for injury in those training for marathons are reported to be as high as 90% (Fredericson & Misra, 2007). Below are a few tips and things to look out for to help you avoid injury in the run…
