Red Bumps On Legs - Articles
Longer Lower Legs Benefit Runners and Walkers
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Dr. Gabe M.
People who have longer lower leg lengths (the distance from knee to ankle) will usually have greater endurance during running or walking than those with shorter lower leg lengths. In a study reported in the Journal of Human Evolution , researchers at the University of Wisconsin showed that people with longer lower legs use less energy when they run ...
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What lower leg pain do you have?
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Perry R.
Today’s joggle was 6.5 miles on the treadmill in 51 minutes. It was a sprint workout: 4×800 in 2:30 and 1×800 in 5:00 in between. All of it was done joggling. I’m not sure I ever joggled on a treadmill going 11 miles/hour. But now, my right lower leg is hurting. [...]Filed under: Health, Joggling life, Training Tips | ...
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Lower Leg (Peroneal) Tendonosis: Part II
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Doug K.
In my last post, I covered the Five Keys to Solving Lower Leg (Peroneal) Tendonosis and I mentioned at the end of that article that I would describe a few drills.Just as a reminder, the drill selection is driven by at least three things: the nature of the injury (tissue or tissues involved), the severity and irritability or what we refer to as the ...
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Article Series--Lower Leg Injuries and Exercise, Part 2
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Mark D.
Shin splints are much more than shin soreness. Shin soreness happens through overuse of your shins during training. Soreness can be treated with the R.I.C.E.R. principle (REST, ICE, COMPRESSION, ELEVATION, REFERRAL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE). Shin splints refer to a medical condition called Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS). Problems with your ...
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Article Series--Lower Leg Injuries and Exercise, Part 2
by
Mark D.
Shin splints are much more than shin soreness. Shin soreness happens through overuse of your shins during training. Soreness can be treated with the R.I.C.E.R. principle (REST, ICE, COMPRESSION, ELEVATION, REFERRAL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE). Shin splints refer to a medical condition called Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS). Problems with your ...
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Article Series--Lower Leg Injuries and Exercise, Part 1
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Mark D.
Dealing with injuries is as big a part of exercising as, well---exercising! The ideal solution is to prevent injuries . While that's not always possible, this article series will help you recognize some of the warning signs (and treatments) of lower leg exercise injuries. Treatment of any soft tissue injury during the first 24-72 hours is import ...
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Can Compression Socks Reduce Lower Leg Swelling and Pains?
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Neil Kao
Compression socks were used only by those were post-leg surgery, had varicose veins, were diabetic, or who took long airplane trips. Very recently, athletes began using compression socks during competitions. They are particularly popular among long distance runners. Searching on websites using terms like compression sock produces very variable resu ...
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Article Series--Lower Leg Injuries And Exercise, Part 4
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Mark D.
Plantar Fasciitis is a common, painful injury that can go on for months. Plantar Fasciitis happens when the long, flat ligament on the bottom of your foot (Plantar Fascia) stretches too much, small tears develop and the ligament inflames (ouch!!)! Folks, this is serious pain! Plantar Fasciitis usually develops over time. Many times, people cont ...
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Article Series--Lower Leg Injuries and Exercise, Part 3
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Mark D.
A knee anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is the most common injury affecting the knee joint. About 70% of all serious knee injuries involve damage to the ACL. And, about 80% of these injuries occur without any contact (i.e., jumping, landing , etc.). There are some training techniques you can use to lessen the risk of this injury. The kn ...
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Five Keys to Solving Lower Leg (Peroneal) Tendonosis
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Doug K.
Hi Doug...I was introduced to
your practice and subsequently your blog(s) by a local (Austin) Neurologist
whom you treated successfully. You receive our praise in absentia at our annual
Fall Rocky Mountain hunting trips which involve hiking over rough terrain (as
opposed to TX style hunting blinds). I use your advice remotely from Montana to
treat ...
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