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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Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Muscles and tendons, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Overuse injuries, Recovery nutrition, Supplements
Older athletes are likely to recover more slowly and suffer more inflammation-related aches and pains. With that in mind, Andrew Hamilton looks at exciting new research on natural plant extracts that can combat inflammation, accelerate recovery and reduce stiffness MORE
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Positioning yourself on the bike correctly is vital, not only for maximising performance but for staying injury free also. Andrew Hamilton looks at what the recent science says about best practice for cyclists MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Other, Overuse injuries, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Planning a triathlon training programme isn't simply about scaling down an elite programme . You need to match your training programme to your own strengths and weaknesses, and build in some basic strength work to enhance resilience and stay injury free. James Marshall explains... MORE
Back in 2016, scientists announced that gravitational waves had finally been detected – exactly as predicted by Einstein’s theory of general relativity, published in 1915. How this will change the future for the man in the street is far from clear, but it almost certainly will, and who cannot be excited about the possibility of... MORE
One of the hardest things about picking up a running injury is knowing when you’re ready to return to running. Tracy Ward looks at strategies you can use such as self-assessment, gait analysis, and also provides a running-specific strength training programme. Runners typically have some of the highest injury rates of all athletes; the yearly... MORE
Is it ever safe to ‘work through’ the pain of an injury and if so, when? Trevor Langford provides the answers MORE
This article explores the relationship between high training volumes and running injury explaining why some adaptations take longer than others, and the implications for skeletal health. It also provides practical advice on form, technique and recovery for minimising injury risk MORE
Foot structure and injury rates Does the structure of your foot affect your injury rate? There’s been considerable confusion concerning the effects of foot structure on injury rates. Some researchers – and large numbers of people in the population at large – believe that individuals with low-arched feet have weak foot structures and are more... MORE
You may not appreciate it at the time, but an injury can teach you a lot about how your body works In this article I want to discuss the idea that an injury, if it is treated and acted on in the right way, can actually be a gift to a sportsperson. Some of you... 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
