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Ideal Running Form/Style Threshold
For a competitive runner, it is well established that it is important to be efficient and economical. Running economy can be measured in different ways, but in most instances if a runner consumes less oxygen for a given distance he is considered more economical. Scientists have identified a number of factors that may be associated […]READ MORE
Slow motion video & changing faulty running form to treat an injury
In otherwise healthy individual there can be multiple reasons for running with faulty form including: faulty underlying anatomical structure or weakness; a low level of pain, nagging lingering injury; and repetitive movements done in a faulty way as a result of bad habits and/or fatigue will lead to faulty form. There should be a high […]READ MORE
Runners Knee versus Gas Pedal Knee – IT band syndrome
A middle aged male adventure racer who had been struggling with right knee pain for six months sought my assistance. Adventure racing involves competing over multiple days, ultra-distance walk/running combined with other activities such as mountain biking, swimming, kayaking, and rock climbing. His knee pain was focused to the anterior lateral aspect of the right […]READ MORE
Think About Your Heart Health This Valentine's Day
Candy hearts aren’t the only hearts you need to worry about in February. Working out as a couple offers an endless variety of heart healthy benefits, but it can strengthen your relationship even as it improves your cardiovascular fitness. Research suggests that dieting and exercising as a couple (or with a buddy) is easier than […]READ MORE
How Massage Works to Relieve Stress and Heal Pain
Researchers at McMaster University in Canada are shedding light into how deep touch works to ease pain and promote healing in sore muscles. A small study of 11 young men measured the effectiveness of massage in treating inflammation in muscles and boosting athletic recovery. The men rode stationary bikes to the point of physical exhaustion. […]READ MORE
Keep Your Heart Fit, Too
If you exercise and eat nutritious food, you probably figure you’re pretty healthy. That’s where the danger lies. Your jeans might fit but your heart could tell a different story. More than one-third of the population consider themselves to be in ideal cardiovascular health, according to a survey conducted by the American Heart Association. When […]READ MORE
Shamrock Medical Tent Volunteers Needed!
If you are interested in volunteering at the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 8k on behalf of Bon Secours Sports Medicine at the 2012 Shamrock Marathon, please contact Shannon at SVHiggons@rehabcare.com. We will need 100-150 volunteers for this weekend of activity! These are very important volunteer assignments and the races couldn’t happen without your help! […]READ MORE
How Often Do You Wash Your Water Bottle?
When you’re a gym rat or a semi-regular exerciser, you tend to fall into a natural routine. You pack your clothes and toiletries every day and hit the road. However, you may be overlooking a crucial element – your water bottle. Which begs the question – when was the last time you washed your water […]READ MORE
Herbal Products No Remedy for Arthritis, Review Finds
Many people try herbal products to relieve their osteoarthritis pain, but there is scant evidence that they work, according to a recent review of natural remedies. Osteoarthritis commonly affects the knees, hips and hands. Damage to cartilage around the joints can cause horrible pain. Unfortunately, few studies on the use of herbal remedies for osteoarthritis have […]READ MORE
Overcoming Social Pressure to Eat
If you might describe yourself as a bit of a people-pleaser, beware this Super Bowl Sunday. You could have a hard time saying no to that plate of cheesy nachos and bowl of ground beef chili. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have found that people who don’t like upsetting others will often eat food […]READ MORE