Achilles Tendinopathy is a common injury in runners and other athletes. It is generally classified as localized pain in the tendon and/or heel that is worse with increased loads through the tendon (a heel raise hurts more than standing, hopping feels worse than heel raises). People also usually report their symptoms are worse in the …
New research suggests that even weekend athletes can dramatically extend their physical and psychological limits By Alex Hutchinson Originally from the Wall Street Journal Feb. 2, 2018 10:04 a.m. ET For the Slovenian cross-country skier Petra Majdič, the unlikely key to Olympic glory was misdiagnosis. While warming up for her first race at the 2010 …
The bracing air on your face and the rush of snow beneath your skis: Not many activities intuitively feel as healthful and invigorating as downhill skiing. But is it actually any good for you? The answer, unequivocally, is “yes”—although how good skiing is for you depends in part on your skill level, how hard you …
