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Mend Physical Therapy Blog and Injury Information

Photo Credit: cyclingweekly.com In a prior post we discussed the prevention, treatment, and prognosis for iliotibial band syndrome.  The iliotibial band is commonly injured due to poor running biomechanics (cross over running gait) and muscle imbalances.  Specifically, weakness in the gluteus medius and maximus and an overutilization of the tensor fascia lata muscle which connects...

As we move towards the middle of summer many runners have experienced an increase in overuse injuries in their legs.  Unfortunately, these running injuries are common among athletes with the vast majority of runners reporting one injury over the last year of training.  Two of the most common injuries include shin splints (medial tibial stress...