Plantar fasciitis is one of amateur or professional runners' most frequently occurring injuries. It is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that connects the heel to the toes and supports the arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is caused by...
Plantar fasciitis is one of the major causes of heel pain when walking, jogging, and running. Knowing how to avoid it is vital. Summer, the No. 1 cause of plantar fasciitis? Although it may sound confusing, this time of the year is one of the most responsible for this...
Most of the time, running is a pleasurable activity, but on certain occasions, we feel discomfort associated with this sporting activity. Some of the most commented by our readers are: 1.- Cramps Cramps are the annoying sensation of involuntary contraction of any...
It is curious, but despite not being included in a list of runner's injuries, neck pain seems to be very frequent when performing this activity, so much so that some publications call people who suffer from it "turtle runners." Pain in the neck, head, shoulders, and...
For years, the occurrence of muscle cramps during physical activity has been associated with dehydration and changes or alterations in electrolyte concentrations (sodium, potassium, magnesium) and has become more of a myth since the first reports of these occurred in...
One of the most frequent questions in consultations concerns the injuries associated with running. It is estimated that during a 42-kilometer marathon, an average of 38,000 steps are taken, and with each step, a load between 4 and 8 times the body weight is received....
