Category: Running

Hip Flexor Pain Running

Hip pain is common among regular runners, whether recreational, competitive, or elite. Hip flexor pain refers to pain at the front of the hip, in the hip flexor tendon. It typically refers to one or all of 3 specific muscles and their tendons: iliacus, psoas, and rectus femoris, the primary hip flexors. However, hip flexor…

How Do I know if I Need Orthotics for Running?

Orthotics are a form of shoe inserts that can be custom-made, and some orthotics are prefabricated. Their use ranges from providing additional comfort and cushioning to your shoes to influencing your biomechanics. If you are running and getting foot or knee pain, you might need orthotics. Orthotics have been proven effective in treating common running…

Gluteal Tendinopathy Running

What is a Gluteal Tendinopathy? Gluteal Tendinopathy can become painful and disabling during and after sports or normal daily life activities such as long walks. This condition refers to pain at the outer side of the hip joint. It is often referred to as greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Gluteal Tendinopathy affects women more than men,…

Inner Ankle Pain Running

Inner ankle pain running is a common area of complaint. It’s common not only in runners but also in footballers and dancers. This is an area where different tendons, bones, nerves, and ligaments can become sensitive due to an acute injury or simply because of an overload. Watch this video on YouTube What are the…

Knee Fat Pad Impingement

Knee pain can be debilitating. One of the primary causes of knee pain on the front of your knee is fat pad impingement. Several other conditions on the anterior knee can be painful, such as kneecap arthritis, Patellar tendinopathy, housemaid’s knee, and patellofemoral pain syndrome. In this article, we will explore all about Knee Fat…