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.
in Endurance products and technology, Overuse injuries
Foot pain is surprisingly common among cyclists. Andrew Hamilton looks at the causes MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Other, Overuse injuries
What are the major risk factors for injury when training for a triathlon, and what can triathletes do to minimise the chance of sustaining an injury? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the science has to say MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Overuse injuries
Musculoskeletal specialist Pat Gilham explains the best treatment options for illiotibial band syndrome, and reassures athletes that they can be pain free! MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Overuse injuries
Although rib injuries are relatively uncommon in swimmers, they can and do occur when training loads are high. Trevor Langford explains why and how these debilitating injuries arise and more importantly, how to help prevent them MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Overuse injuries
In part one of a two-art article, Pat Gilham explores the characteristics of illiotibial band syndrome, which leads to pain in the lateral region of the knee in runners and cyclists, and the risk factors for developing this injury MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Overuse injuries
Andrew Hamilton explains why shoulder injuries are relatively common in triathletes, looks at new evidence on the main risk factors, and reveals how triathletes can minimise injury risk MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Overuse injuries
Trevor Langford looks how runners can identify the early signs of stress fracture, manage and injury once it has occurred and most importantly, reduce the risk of stress fracture before injury occurs! MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Overuse injuries
You don’t have to play tennis to be struck with tennis leg. Alicia Filley describes how this all too common injury can trouble any endurance athlete MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Overuse injuries
Sports physiotherapist Chris Mallac provides an insight in to the key causative factors in overuse injuries, and how athletes can use this knowledge to stay injury free MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Endurance products and technology, Overuse injuries
Can orthotics help runners and other endurance athletes? Alicia Filley examines the indications for orthotics use, and what the science says about their effect on performance MORE
The latest triathlon research and best practice findings, covering improving technique, strength and conditioning, and endurance nutrition
The latest findings from running science with practical advice showing you how you can run further and faster whilst staying in peak health
