Despite being the largest tendon in our body, the achilles tendon is one of the most commonly injured tendons in athletes whose sports involve running and jumping. Achilles tendinopathy is an overuse injury characterized by pain, stiffness, swelling and impaired performance; runners typically report pain during running which worsens with distance as well as stiffness in the mornings or with activities that require the ankle to bend such as going down the stairs. Unfortunately, achilles tendon injuries can persist for a while and has a higher re-occurrence rate than most other running injuries, especially when not treated properly. […]
Read MoreKnee pain affects almost every single person at some point in their lives. From sprains, to cartilage issues, all the way through to posture-related injuries and muscle tears, knee pain seems to play a role in the sometimes debilitating struggle for a pain-free life. We understand how the nagging, irritating, and oftentimes overwhelming pain in your knee affects your day-to-day activities, not to mention your social life, and that’s why this post is all about knee pain: what it is, why it is, and what can be done about it. […]
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