Knee Pain After Returning to Soccer
June 29, 2010
Knee
Knee
Knee Protrusion Without Pain
Question:
Dear TAI Experts: Hello there. When either one of my knees are bent at a right angle, the top of the tibia (I presume) protrudes dramatically under the skin on the inside of my knee. Also when kneeling my knees creak very loudly. However, I do not experience any pain. I have looked at pictures of Osgood Schlatters disease and it does not look like I have that, as they have swellings and protrusions further down and I have no swellings whatsoever. Many thanks. ... read more »Staying Healthy Throughout Your Cycling Season
June 14, 2010
It is the time of year when many cyclists start to look forward to increasing their time on the bike. Many of us ride for fitness while others have specific goals, like riding Cycle Oregon or the Washington Bicycle Ride. Regardless of the cyclist’s goals, it is extremely frustrating to be held back due to discomfort or injury. Cycling is a wonderful activity if we can stay healthy on the bike. As a professional bike fitter for the past 15 years, I have seen a significant amount of injures on the bike. Most of the injuries were preventable and can ... read more »
Avoid Injury: Marathon Race Day Tips
April 1, 2010
Physical Therapists working with runners place emphasis on the development of good training habits and exercise programs to increase muscle strength, flexibility, and endurance over a long period of time. This remains the most effective way to improve performance and prevent injury, but with race day approaching for several local marathons, now is a good time to share a few race day suggestions:
Tapering
Many runners make the mistake of training hard right up to the marathon. A good training program should peak 2-3 weeks before race day. At that point, it’s strongly recommended runners cut their weekly mileage by 50%; 70% ... read more »Body Meets Bike: The Ergonomics of Cycling
March 31, 2010
The importance of choosing the right equipment is an essential part of performance and injury prevention for any sport. Whether it’s the latest moisture-wicking apparel, custom shoes, or the right bike, it is important to match the equipment to your specific needs. This is especially true when it comes to the fit of your bike. While we always try to obtain the optimal ergonomic positioning on the bike, the reality is that sometimes we must compromise this position to enhance performance or accommodate for asymmetry in our body. Your Physical Therapist is capable of identifying muscle imbalances in strength or ... read more »