Exertional Leg Pain
Exertional leg pain is a common condition seen in runners and the general population. Given the broad differential diagnosis of this complaint, this article focuses on the incidence, anatomy, pathophysiology,…
Bone Stress Injuries in Runners
Bone stress injuries (BSIs) are common running injuries and may occur at a rate of 20% annually. Both biological and biomechanical risk factors contribute to BSI. Evaluation of a runner…
Running Injuries
When considering knee pain in runners, clinicians differentiate sources of symptoms and determine their cause. Knee problems arise when a runner increases the amount/frequency of the loading through the lower…
Iliotibial Band Syndrome in Runners
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) has known biomechanical factors with an unclear explanation based on only strength and flexibility deficits. Neuromuscular coordination has emerged as a likely reason for kinematic faults…
Patellofemoral Pain
Patellofemoral pain is characterized by insidious onset anterior knee pain that is exaggerated under conditions of increased patellofemoral joint stress. A variety of risk factors may contribute to the development…
Evaluation and Management of Hip and Pelvis Injuries
Injuries to the hip and pelvis among runners can be among the most challenging to treat. Advances in the understanding of running biomechanics as it pertains to the lumbopelvic and…
Supporting a Running Lifestyle
Santos F. Martinez, MD, MS, Consulting Editor Running is a lifelong pursuit among many for which the destination may never be reached. Whether one is looking to complement fitness maintenance,…
Effects of Legislation on Sports-Related Concussion
Following the lead of Washington state and passage of the Lystedt Law in 2009, all states now have sports concussion laws designed to help protect youth athletes. This article examines…
Potential Long-Term Consequences of Concussive and Subconcussive Injury
Repeated concussive and subconcussive trauma is associated with the later development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative disease associated with clinical symptoms in multiple domains and a unique pattern…
