Her Active Life

The term “runner’s knee” refers to an inflammation of the tendon, the (ITB), that is located on the outside of the thigh.  As injury to this tendon often results from overuse of the knees, and runner’s rely on their knees to function within their…

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Injury, however painful, can be an enlightening experience.  Most people have no idea what the rotator cuff is, let alone it’s function or importance, until, like my dad, they notice a sharp pain when swinging a golf club or go to reach for…

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Work. Errands. Overgrown lawns, full laundry baskets, and empty bank accounts. With countless concerns and unrelenting responsibilities, where is the relief? For many, exercise provides a much needed reprieve from life’s incessant demands. If your exercise of choice is running, however, you could…

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All athletes have a dark, furtive, and silent fear of getting injured.  It haunts all athletes; from professionals like Meb Keflezighi who was forced to drop out of last April’s Flora London Marathon at mile 16, to casual runners like myself.

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