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MEDIAL KNEE PAIN FROM AN UNCOMMON SOURCE
Tid Bits of Info Pes Anserine or “goose foot” is a group of 3 tendons that insert in the proximal medial tibia. Abnormal biomechanics, primarily excessive valgus in the knee, can make someone more susceptible to developing PA symptoms. Two of the tendons of...
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THANKSGIVING TIPS
Tid Bits of Info The following are some Tid Bits of Info that enlighten: some prove “old wise tales” false while others shed light on interesting facts that might influence your actions. Enjoy! The average Thanksgiving dinner contains an average of 2400-3000...
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CAN PLAYING SOCCER CAUSE BRAIN INJURIES?
Tid Bits of Info Over 20% of all soccer injuries are concussions. More than 265 million people play soccer yearly. Greater than 1/3 of all concussions are caused by “heading” the ball by a soccer player. A professional soccer player (not a goalie) can “head”...
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ALTHOUGH RARE, PECTORALIS MINOR INJURIES CAN OCCUR
Tid Bits of Info The Pectoralis Minor (PMi) stabilizes the scapula and assists in breathing. “Rounded shoulder” posture can lead to a chronically “shortened” PMi. PMi originates from the 3-5 ribs. Treatment for an injury to the PMi is conservative and usually...
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CAN SHOES PREVENT RUNNING INJURIES?
Tid Bits of Info Running shoes should be “switched out” every 350 – 400 miles of running. Wearing a shoe that is 1/2 to 1 size larger than the normal size helps to accommodate for the swelling that occurs in the feet during a run. Torsional support...
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PREVENTING MUSCLE LOSS WHEN INJURED
Tid Bits of Info Muscles are most adversely effected by immobility of all body parts. Muscle strength is adversely effected at least 3x faster than muscle size loss. Diet can play a major role is muscle atrophy. Re-developing the loss of strength that occurs...
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PREDICTING RUNNING INJURIES
Tid Bits of Info Long distance runners have routinely been found to have low blood pressure. A runner can strike the ground with a force that measures up to 7x their body weight. Most runners take between 1-2000 strides per mile. Running “burns” approximately...
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AVOID INJURIES IN THE OLDER RUNNER
Tid Bits of Info Studies have shown a Masters runner Achilles tendon to be 20% less stiff than someone under the age of 35. Masters running is a male or female over the age of 40. Masters runners who are competitive should not run more than 70 miles per week....
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JUMPER’S KNEE
Tid Bits of Info Jumper’s knee is a condition that results in tendinopathy in the knee due to a repetitive overload of stress from jumping. 25% of all athletes that suffer from jumper’s knee have quadriceps tendon involvement that is the primary cause....
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GOUT
Tid Bits of Info 2/3 of gout patients don’t have their uric acid levels checked on a regular basis. Men and women can be affected by gout. Men usually between the age of 30 -50 and women after menopause. Gout can occur in any joint. Normal levels of uric...
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