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Overuse injuries

The prime cause of overuse injuries is an excessive increase in training load, imperfect/imbalanced biomechanics or a combination of the two. In this section, you’ll information on how to diagnose and prevent overuse injuries by attending to the underlying causes.

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Injury rehab: taking a smooth approach

When injury strikes, speedy rehabilitation is critical to minimize fitness losses. With that in mind, SPB looks at the evidence for the b...

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Golf: the gentle game that can lead to pain

Although golf is regarded by many as a ‘gentle’ sport, the risk of lower back pain is surprisingly high. Why is this the case and how can...

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Chest muscle injury: minor or major problem?

While injuries to the pectoral muscles of the chest are not uncommon in athletes, things are more complicated when an injury is focused o...

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Knee injury: when pain serves to deceive

Pes anserinus injuries can cause debilitating inner knee pain in athletes, mimicking knee joint damage, which sometimes leads to unnecess...

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$Scapular fracture: an unfortunate shoulder injury$

Scapular fracture: an unfortunate shoulder injury

Although uncommon, scapular fractures can seriously impact athletes who are unfortunate enough to sustain one. SPB explains how they can ...

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Novice runners: can strength training reduce injury risk?

SPB looks at new research on novice runners, and whether substituting in some strength training could help reduce the risk of developing ...

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Recreational running: the pronation-fatigue connection

SPB looks at new research on how fatigue can amplify pronation in recreational runners, increasing the risk of injury. Why does this happ...

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Cycling and bone health: jump to it with collagen!

Despite being great for cardiovascular health, there are concerns that high-volume cycling training can harm bone density and skeletal he...

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Shin hernias in athletes: the connective tissue connection

Although uncommon, muscle herniation of the shin muscle in athletes may be far more prevalent than previously thought. SPB explores the ...

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Slipping rib syndrome: a pain in the upper back

Andrew Hamilton investigates a potentially painful condition in athletes known as ‘slipping rib syndrome’. What causes it, how is it ...

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Shin splints in runners: is there a better treatment approach?

Shin splints can be a persistent and debilitating condition in athletes such as runners. Who is at risk and why, and what is the best ...

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Ankle injury rehab: should you jump for joy?

Can a plyometrics training program help athletes overcome chronic ankle injuries and prevent future injuries? SPB looks at the recent ...

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$Femoral neck stress fracture: why groin pain should never be ignored$

Femoral neck stress fracture: why groin pain should never be ignored

Femoral neck stress fracture is a serious and debilitating hip injury that can affect (especially female) runners. SPB explains how it is ...

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Injury prevention: reading the runes for hamstring injuries

Can screening tests identify athletes at an increased risk of hamstring injury? SPB looks at the evidence

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Treadmill training: yes or no for outdoors performance?

Are you unsure if treadmill training really can substitute for outdoors running? Take heart from new research

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Injury rehab: stretching the truth

Can static stretching help injured athletes regain their full pre-injury performance? SPB looks at brand new evidence

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Older athletes: make time to recover!

New research suggests that older athletes need to take special care when recovering from unusually long or hard events. Andrew Sheaff ...

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A pain in the thigh : what all athletes should know about quad strains

Quadriceps strains in sport are surprisingly common, but what are the symptoms, how can they be diagnosed and what are the treatment ...

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Low back pain: muscle timing matters for prevention

Recent research on muscle activation timing in the postural muscles of the trunk has implications for low back pain therapies in sportsmen ...

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Muscle strain injury: it’s all about connections

Could connective tissue damage could play a bigger role than we thought in sport-related muscle injuries, and what are the implications for ...

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Running flexibility: using foam for fascial release

New research suggests that foam rolling can improve flexibility and range of motion in runners by releasing tissue stiffness and tension

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Injury and the disabled athlete: inspiration for all athletes

Andrew Hamilton and Sean Fyfe provide an insight into working with disabled athletes and provide guidance for coaches, trainers and ...

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Ankle sprains: a balanced approach to recovery

Balance and propioception training is a common rehab option for the prevention of ankle sprain injuries in athletes. But are there better ...

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Winter treadmill training: the route to road success

The shorter days and inclement weather in winter forces many athletes to train more indoors. The good news for runners is that this can ...

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Overuse injuries

Injury rehab: taking a smooth approach

Golf: the gentle game that can lead to pain

Chest muscle injury: minor or major problem?

Knee injury: when pain serves to deceive

Scapular fracture: an unfortunate shoulder injury

Novice runners: can strength training reduce injury risk?

Recreational running: the pronation-fatigue connection

Cycling and bone health: jump to it with collagen!

Shin hernias in athletes: the connective tissue connection

Slipping rib syndrome: a pain in the upper back

Shin splints in runners: is there a better treatment approach?

Ankle injury rehab: should you jump for joy?

Femoral neck stress fracture: why groin pain should never be ignored

Injury prevention: reading the runes for hamstring injuries

Treadmill training: yes or no for outdoors performance?

Injury rehab: stretching the truth

Older athletes: make time to recover!

A pain in the thigh : what all athletes should know about quad strains

Low back pain: muscle timing matters for prevention

Muscle strain injury: it’s all about connections

Running flexibility: using foam for fascial release

Injury and the disabled athlete: inspiration for all athletes

Ankle sprains: a balanced approach to recovery

Winter treadmill training: the route to road success

Keep up with latest sports science research and apply it to maximize performance

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