Tag: achillies tendon injuries

Does running up or down hills increase the likelihood of an injury?

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Does running up or down hills increase the likelihood of an injury? For most runners, going up or downhill poses additional challenges, especially during a long race. Some runners who have experienced injuries may stay away from running hills, because of the belief that this type of running places additional stress on the body. While it is true that running hills poses additional challenges, a new study suggests that running hills does not increase your risk of injury, especially to the Achilles tendon. Check out the information on this study here Exercise science study shows no increased risk of injury Read More »

Is Tiger Woods Achilles heel a bigger problem? Here’s how to fix Tiger Woods before it is too late

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Is Tiger Woods Achilles heel a bigger problem? Here’s how to fix Tiger Woods before it is too late. by William D Charschan DC, CCSP Author Cheating Mother Nature, what you need to know to beat chronic pain. On, March 12th, CBS News reported that Tiger Woods had to withdraw from the Cadillac Championship because of what he described as a sore achillies tendon. While many athletes have problems with their back and legs especially as they age, Tiger has had a history of left knee, right ankle, and neck problems as well as a previously ruptured right Achilles tendon Read More »