Archive for September, 2005

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ITB - Iliotibial Band Syndrome

By Special K • Sep 27th, 2005 • Category: Training Tips

Definition:
Pain and inflammation on the outside of the knee, where the iliotibial band (a muscle on the outside of the thigh) becomes tendinous, and results in a friction syndrome by rubbing against the femur (thigh bone) as it runs alongside the knee joint.
Symptoms:
Initially, a dull ache approximately one mile into a run, with pain […]



Achilles Tendonitis

By Special K • Sep 20th, 2005 • Category: Training Tips

Definition:
Inflammation of the Achilles tendon.The Achilles is the large tendon connecting the two major calf muscles, gastrocnemius and soleus, to the back of the heel bone. Under too much stress, the tendon tightens and is forced to work too hard. This causes it to become inflamed (that is tendinitis), and, over time, can produce a […]