BRINGING SCIENCE TO TREATMENT
in Flexibility, Knee injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries
In the first part of this two-part article, Alicia Filley looks at new research on the underlying biomechanics of illiotibial band syndrome. Up to 15% of all runners complain of point-specific tenderness at the lateral knee(1). The source of this pain is most often illiotibial band syndrome (ITBS), which also accounts for nearly 25% of... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Flexibility, Improve, Musculoskeletal injuries, Neck and back injuries, Overuse injuries, Power development, Prevent, Strength
Rowers of all abilities are prone to lower-back injury. With this in mind, Alicia Filey shows how attention to technique and training can mitigate some of the risk factors, enabling athletes to enjoy rowing throughout their lives. MORE
in Acute injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Flexibility, Improve, Joint injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries, Power development, Prevent, Speed development, Strength
Chris Mallac looks at the most typical injuries in this popular Olympic sport. Rowing is a strenuous sport that has huge worldwide appeal. Olympic gold medal winners will have instant household fame. Rowers race against each other in boats, either on lakes, specifically designed rowing regatta courses, rivers, and open ocean (surf boat rowing). Boats... MORE
