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A Painful Beginning: Common Foot and Ankle Injuries
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Injuries do happen, and we would like to discuss a few injuries that are common. All of these injuries can fall under the category of what are commonly called overuse injuries. Member Case Study: Tibia Stress Fracture and ITB Syndrome
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Besides the obvious rest and strengthening/PT around the ankles, what can I do to further find the root cause and correct it? Also, what are doctors’ stances on active release?Member Case Study: Foot Pain with New Bike Shoes
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I started riding this spring with the Carnac shoes on Look pedals (with plenty of float). About five minutes into a ride I get sharp pain on the outer edge of my feet, just behind the pedal. Member Case Study: Torn Soleus
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On the first rep I tore my soleus muscle. Am I ok to swim? How long should I avoid running? Will using an elliptical trainer be ok? Peroneal Nerve Damage and Stress Fractures
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Is there anything that I can do to lessen the chances of stress fractures. I have had no luck with the doctors I have seen. Some have advised orthotics, some say there is nothing that can be done.Heat Illness
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As we enter the summer months of training and racing it seems reasonable to discuss issues around heat illness: what is it, how do we recognize it, what can we do about it, and how do we prevent it. Member Case Study: Burning Heel
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They are comfortable, but on longer runs the ball of my foot starts to heat up. I actually had to STOP, take off the shoe, massage my foot. This would help for a while, but the pain usually returned. Member Case Study: Lactose Intolerant?
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I'm kind of freaking out about not being able to have dairy-One, because I love it, nd two, because I know I get nutrients/vitamins from the dairy, and don't want to become deficient in something.Member Case Study: Gluteus Medius and ITB Syndrome
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How can gluteus medius weakness/problems be involved in iliotibial band syndrome? What specific exercises should be used in building gluteus medius strength in post-ITB syndrome treatment? Member Case Study: Activity Limitation with Scoliosis or Degenerative Disk
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Swimming and cycling are well tolerated sports. Running should be limited based upon an athlete’s pain and functional limitations.All That Wheezes is not Asthma
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Finding the correct cause and most effective treatment will return the athlete to competitive form most quickly, and should be done under the guidance of a well qualified physician.Member Case Study: Knee Pain While Cycling
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This month I upped my bike time a lot but at relatively low intensity and I started experiencing pain on the outside lower part of my knee. It did not affect anything other than cycling.Hyponatremia in the Long Distance Athlete
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Exercise-related hyponatremia (low sodium in the blood) is a rare cause of death in endurance athletes. Symptoms include headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, difficulty breathing and seizure.Member Case Study: Mitral Valve Prolapse
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Is training heart rate impacted by mitral valve prolapse and if so, how do you adjust accordingly.
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