Body in Motion

Jumper’s knee – causes and treatment

If you experience sharp pain in your knees when you jump or run, that linger as a dull ache afterwards, it could be patellar tendinitis or jumper's knee. Find out about the causes and treatment in this article. ...

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What’s running through your mind?

When you run, be aware of what kind of self-talk you engage in. It can make the difference between a record time and a poor training session. ...

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Performance plateaus in running

Many of us have at one time or another said to ourselves, “Despite all this training, why am I not getting any faster or better?” Frustration then sets in because no matter what you do, you don’t seem to be seeing the results you want. And what more, the harder you try and the more you train, the worse your performance becomes. ...

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How can sports medicine help you?

Sports medicine combines sports science and medicine to return the injured athlete to his game expeditiously and also to improve his performance. Beyond restoring function to the injured area, sports medicine deems treatment as complete only when the athlete returns to sports. Find out more about this medical specialty. ...

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Side stitches when you run? Change how you breathe.

If you experience stitches in your side when you run, a simple change to how you breathe might just solve the problem. ...

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Proper running technique and form

It is common to have people enroll themselves in swim classes to learn the right and proper swim technique and strokes. However, not many people would actually think about enrolling themselves for programs to help them learn the right and proper running technique and form. It just seems unthinkable to many! ...

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Pain in the shin from running? It could be the periosteum.

Have you had pain in your shin that does not go away with rest? These shin splints are common complaints of runners, especially those who run often on hard surfaces. Find out what are the causes and treatment solutions. ...

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