Iliotibial Band Syndrome in Runners Part 1
Iliotibial Band Syndrome in Runners Part 1
The IT band cannot be stretched … We need it to be tight and strong, like a ‘spring,’ to stabilize the hip and the knee during running
Hip Labral Tear Treatment
I have found there is almost always…a way to work in the activity you love WHILE you’re recovering from a hip labral injury
What Trans and Non-Binary Athletes Need to Know About RED-S
One of the best ways to catch the onset of RED-S is to be mindful about performance changes in response to increasing training loads.
How to build strong ankles
If you’ve ever had multiple, or recurrent, ankle sprains, you’ve likely wondered “how can I make my ankles stronger and keep this from happening again?” Here are 3 ankle exercises for strong, sprain-resistant ankles. Single leg balance on foam Sometimes, balancing on foam can feel a bit mundane and baseless, especially for…
“Your core is weak” Expanded to “You need to lose weight to be pain-free”
Will this concept ever die? It was not long ago that Dr. Ellie wrote about the ridiculousness of hearing someone say that “your core is weak,” as an explanation for pain or, frankly, anything else. The idea has surfaced again except THIS time, it isn’t using your core as the reason for your pain. …
Pain in the Butt
Ahh yes, the ol’ pain in the butt: hurts to sit, hurts to run, hurts to stand. This little joy of an injury is a true pain in the arse.
Shin Splints: What are they and what you can do to manage them
With social distancing measure in place, an increased number of people seem to be running. This increase in engagement has correlated with an uptick in a specific question sent my way: “What should I do about my shin splints?” I hate (and love) to say this, but it depends. Today, I want to discuss what shin splints are exactly, and review actionable steps you can take to start feeling better.
Exercises for runners with knee pain
I have found that there are a few key exercises that have been invaluable to the runners that I see and work with here in Seattle, WA.
Achilles Tendinopathy
Two years ago I sustained an achilles tendon injury resulting in tendon pain with activity, specifically running.
Stress Fractures in Female Runners
Under the pretense of Wolff’s law, one might deduce that as long as your bones are healthy (key word here…healthy), they’ll adapt to the stressors you place on them and even become stronger.
So your low back “went out.” What now?
Have you ever “thrown out your low back?” Are you wondering what you can do to help?
Dear Runner’s World, Women’s Health and Amanda McCracken
Day after day I am confronted with the sad reality that our medical system has created a sense of fragility in women all over the country.
Are you having low back pain with deadlifting?
Are you having low back pain with the deadlift exercise?
#SISUSeattleACL Part 1: Removing Seeds of Doubt Following ACL Surgery
Doubt, is death to dreams for women and girls.
5 Tips For Better Self-Management of Plantar Fasciitis for Athletes
Out with the old and in with the new! Plantar foot pain is hard enough as it is, we don’t need to be torturing ourselves anymore than necessary.
Fear-Avoidance Model
Injury, and the pain that follows, can be a scary experience. But it doesn’t have to be. We will often go searching for information to help us understand what has happened or what may be happening to cause our pain. Unfortunately, that information much of the time, is frightening, scary and downright bad. As it turns out, frightening…
New blog with Girls Gone Strong!
If you haven’t done so yet, check out the new blog I wrote for Girls Gone Strong on movement variability! –> Click here to read the article <– Highlights: “Variability in our movements and posture is important, because of the need for our bodies and minds to tolerate day to day activities, without…
Great exercises for female athletes with knee pain
…about 25% of athletes with anterior knee pain will stop participating in sports because of their pain
Girls Gone Strong Article
Being curious about the sensation of pain, and how the entirety of our personhood might be affecting our feeling of pain, can empower us to be unafraid of our own bodies. To know that our bodies are not under attack when we feel pain, that we aren’t damaged goods. That we are, indeed, the most capable, most intelligent, most advanced species in the world.
7 Ways to Reduce Risk of ACL Tear in Young Soccer Players
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries are not fun and if you’ve ever had one, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. Tearing the ACL can keep an athlete sidelined for months…even years! What’s more, is that the results of surgery are not great either. Studies show us that only about 55% will return to their…
My post-op ACL bias is a personal matter
My knee will never be the same, but that doesn’t mean the rest of my life has to suffer because of it.
Advocating for better care after your concussion
Advocating for better care after your concussion
Why the word “rest” makes me cringe
“Oh, my body needs to rest to heal.” I call bullsh**.
Returning to Sport after ACL Reconstruction
If there’s one thing to know about knee injury in youth soccer, it’s that tearing the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is common and is often devastating for a young, driven athlete.
Kids in Chronic Pain
Fear Avoidance Model with modifications by Dr. Somers
3 Things to Consider when Managing a Young Athlete with Lower Back Pain
When a young athlete begins experiencing lower back pain, it becomes important for those around that athlete to consider…
