UAN:230 Article type:-->Because stress fractures of the calcaneus (heel bone) and tibia and fibula (lower-leg bones) share similar symptoms, investigations and treatments, we’re grouping them together here.Symptoms As with all stress fractures, you

UAN:239 Article type:-->Practice Chiropractors are best known for manual manipulations of the spine and neck joints to cure back and neck injuries. However, most chiropractors treat the extremities as well. They concentrate on applying pressure

UAN:241 Article type:-->Practice Sports masseurs knead and stroke the muscles with their hands to relieve muscle tension and improve circulation. Massage can improve flexibility, but one of the main benefits to runners is simply relaxation

UAN:242 Article type:-->Practice Whereas chiropractors are likely to crunch and click the bones, osteopaths are more likely to apply pressure to the soft tissue: the muscles, the ligaments, and the tendons. “We’re principally concerned

UAN:236 Article type:++add book link at top++ -->This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. Branched-chain amino acids, or BCAAs, have been a hot topic for years, and they do show promise

UAN:265 Article type:++add book link at top++ -->This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. While they may not be found in the supplement aisle of your local supermarket or health food store, some

UAN: Article type:++add book link at top++ -->This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. A type of oil called omega-3 fatty acid, which is found in fish such as salmon and tuna, can lower your

UAN: Article type:++add book link at top++ -->This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. Glucosamine is an amino acid sugar that acts as the structural component of tendons, ligaments

UAN: Article type:++add book link at top++ -->This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. For years, researchers have known that magnesium plays a critical role in endurance performance. Magnesium

UAN: Article type:++add book link at top++ -->This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. There may be something here – if you’re a sprinter. Taking a few spoonfuls of sodium bicarbonate (commonly