But every physical activity poses some risk of pain and injury, and running is no exception. Running injuries aren’t inevitable, but they are common. According to a study published in the ...

interchange.ubc.ca Objective: To provide an extensive and up to date database for specific running related injuries, across the sexes, as seen at a primary care sports medicine facility, and to assess ...

Researchers at the University of Florida conducted the study, which aimed to better understand the risk factors that lead to running injuries. They found that people wearing thicker-heeled shoes ...

Discover the differences between running and walking, and how each activity impacts your physical and mental well-being.

“Many running injuries stem from overtraining and neglecting the importance of strength and mobility. Some of the most common injuries include: Anterior knee pain ITB syndrome Gluteal ...

New research suggests that runners who wearing thick-heeled running shoes might result in more injury than wearing flatter shoes. Thick-heeled shoes reduce the body’s ability to sense and react ...

Readers ask, experts answer on the most pressing health issues. Sabine K. (45): "I like jogging. But why do my tendons hurt ...

Researchers then grouped and compared runners based on a their ability to accurately detect foot strike, running shoe type, and injury history. The key finding: Confirmed heel strikers were least ...

A common injury for runners trying to add speed, caused by underdeveloped hamstrings and hip flexors. “Both are important for running faster,” says Lampier, “and the faster we go ...