Running Just Enough to Stay Injured
Runners are a unique breed. We’ll do anything and everything to stay running, often to a fault. Most of my patients come to me at the point of no return. They’ve completely run themselves
The Knee – Surgery Considerations for the Meniscus
When you watch the video above, please note that there’s a need for both surgical and conservative intervention. Some patients do require surgery, while others do not. The decision to operate can be simple,
Why Some Injuries Suck More Than Others
Some injuries are worse than others. While all injuries feel like “the worst thing ever” while you’re in the thick of it, there are a few things that make an injury exponentially worse. Sure,
This Time will be Different
“Next time things will be different. Next time I’m going to do things right. I’ll be smart.” If I had a dollar for every patient that expressed this in one form another I would
The Soft Reset for Running Injuries
“I’ve doing some exercises, it just doesn’t seem to be helping,” you say with a tinge of frustration. “Have you been doing anything consistently, or simply throwing shit at the wall and seeing what
Putting Out the Fire
There’s always an aura of impatience when dealing with an injured runner. Mix extreme frustration with a dash of depression and you has a runner who’s convinced they’re never going to run again. Most
Cortisone Injections for Runners: Is It Safe?
You’ve gotten yourself to this point. Convinced your running-life is going to sink, you begin grasping for a life boat. Instead of assessing the situation, taking a moment, and determining if the ship is
You’re Not Normal. You Run.
You’re not normal. It’s ok, neither am I. Whether you love the challenge or you’re running for health reasons (mental and physical), being a runner is not “the norm” in society. Only a small
Transitioning Running Shoes: Part II
“I’ve been so smart in my training,” my patient says in an almost defensive tone. “I’ve been diligent on all of my strength workouts, building my miles slowly, and even stretching,” as they continue
Increasing Your Running Injury Risk
My head is down and slowly shaking from side to side as if to indicate, “No way. You didn’t do that.” I glance up with a smirk and I ask “why?” Except you don’t