Biceps Femoris Tendinopathy (distal)
Biceps Femoris Tendinopathy (distal) Tendinopathy occurs when there has been excessive loading of a tendon; generally for a prolonged period of time in runners. Tendinopathy Tendinopathy is the medical term for the persistent strain experienced by a tendon over an...
Return to Training After a Lateral Ankle Sprain: When Is Your Ankle Actually Ready?
Return to Training After a Lateral Ankle Sprain: When Is Your Ankle Actually Ready? The challenge isn’t usually getting the pain to settle. It’s knowing when the ankle is actually ready to cope with training again. Ankle sprains are one of the most common...
Valgus Collapse of the knee: What is it and how to fix it?
Valgus Collapse of the knee: What is it and how to fix it? Knee collapse, also known as valgus collapse, when squatting is very common. A valgus collapse in a squat may not be due to any issues with the knee. Quite often dysfunction or some weakness in the hip,...
Why Your Glutes Just Don’t Feel Strong Anymore During Perimenopause
Why Your Glutes Just Don’t Feel Strong Anymore During Perimenopause One thing that often surprises people is that gluteal tendinopathy isn’t simply a “weak glute” problem. During perimenopause the picture becomes even more interesting, because...
Common Running Injuries: Treatment & Prevention
Common Running Injuries: Treatment & Prevention Understanding running injuries. Almost every runner will have experienced one of these injuries in their lifetime. As the summer heat begins to get less intense and the cool wind starts blowing across the bay, the...
How to Perform Manual Lymphatic Drainage Yourself
How to Perform Manual Lymphatic Drainage Yourself Just like stretching helps your muscles, manual drainage helps your lymphatic system move your fluid around making the system operate more effectively. The lymphatic system is a network of intricate vessels (the...
Exploring ACL Injury Management: Beyond the Default to Surgery
Exploring ACL Injury Management: Beyond the Default to Surgery Understanding different treatment options for ACL recovery, before you jump into surgery. If you’ve just suffered an ACL injury you’re likely facing a whirlwind of decisions about your recovery....
Menopause & Perimenopause: A Look at the Impact on Your Tendons
Menopause & Perimenopause: A Look at the Impact on Your Tendons As women transition through the natural phases of life, their bodies undergo significant changes, reshaping the way they experience daily activities and even the way their bodies respond to various...
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