Knee injuries from running do not come out of thin air. Once your knee is injured, your ankle, hip, and low back have already thrown in the towel. I've already discussed the Most Common Running Injuries in every joint and how runners get themselves hurt by breaking...
Shin splints can be like playing tag with your friends when all your little brother wants to do is tag along: growing in annoyance the longer he's around. Shin splint sufferers are often given traditional advice that includes electronic stimulation, ice, heat, ultrasound, extracorporeal shockwave therapy...
Author's Note: This post is for the die-hard runners out there as we discuss common running injuries. My intent is to educate you just enough about them so that you can fully prepare yourself to avoid them, living a long, injury-free life. We will not...
Your wallet is stuck in your knee joint. ~Barefoot Rehab The ability to differentiate a knee joint problem (the 'ol wallet in the door syndrome) from a quadriceps muscle problem can save the knee from imminent surgery. That's what we'll discuss here. Mobility: Face-Up Heel to Butt Test |...
If you are a desk warrior, check your lunge stretch test to determine how crushed your low back is. ~Barefoot Rehab The low back is one area of the body not to mess around with. I'd bet a hefty penny that you know many people in low back pain. Add...
The King Daddy of hip mobility tests is the thigh to chest test. It's the best. ~Barefoot Rehab So ...
Does your Achilles tendon hurt? You probably don't have achilles tendinitis. If I were a gambling man, I'd bet you have achilles tendinosis. **Note: 97% of achilles tendon tears had a non-symptomatic achilles tendinosis present. If you want to minimize the risk of this severe rupture, read on. Why It’s...