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Bodyworks: Muscle Hernia
By Patrick Milroy on 05/06/2000 15:41:57
How to recognise it, how to overcome it
UAN:222 Article type:--This condition comes about in the lower leg when a sheath containing a muscle bursts and allows the muscle to bulge out.Symptoms There will be swelling over an area of muscle, often with a reduction in pain of the compartment
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Bodyworks: Calf Muscle Tear
By Patrick Milroy on 05/06/2000 14:18:57
How to recognise it, how to overcome it
, and pronation syndromes of the foot.Self-treatmentRICE, periodically, for the first 48 hours at least. Later, gradual stretching and strengthening, as with any other muscle injury.Medical treatmentUltrasound and, in the convalescent stage, massage by a
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Unleash Your Hidden Power Muscles
By Matt Gilbert on 09/11/2011 09:00:00
Understand how your body runs - then tweak it for more speed and zero injuries
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Q+A: I've had calf pain for a fortnight. Why?
By Andrew Caldwell on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q Ive been suffering from pain in my right calf for a couple of weeks. I rest for a few days and then run, but I cant seem to shake it off. How long should I rest for, and are there any exercises I can do to speed recovery?A With any injury
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Q+A: Why do my legs hurt two days after a long run
By Nick Critchley on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q Why is it that almost exactly 48 hours after a long training run, and particularly after completing a marathon, my leg muscles hurt most? If the race is on Sunday, then I always dread Tuesday because I cannot walk down the stairs without adopting
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The Anatomy Of A Runner
By Patrick Milroy on 04/06/2000 16:06:52
The body's components, and how they become damaged
to complete the cycle. Arteries contain muscle within their walls, and the blood in them is under much higher pressure than that within the venous system. This is particularly relevant in understanding the injury and healing cycles.Common damage:If you damage
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Injury-proof your body: Thighs & Hips
By Ted Spiker on 08/06/2007 10:39:47
The powerhouse muscles of our hips and thighs drive us forward, ensure we land safely and help keep our knees and feet in good working order. Here's how to make sure they stay healthy
that they assist with the function of both, making an injury to either muscle group extremely disruptive to running. Both can be strained (or pulled) if they are overextended to the point that they rip slightly. A complete tear of the muscle is called a rupture
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Injury-proof your body: Thighs & Hips (Preview)
By Ted Spiker on 08/06/2007 11:28:18
The powerhouse muscles of our hips and thighs drive us forward, ensure we land safely and help keep our knees and feet in good working order. Here's how to make sure they stay healthy (non-subscriber preview)
that they assist with the function of both, making an injury to either muscle group extremely disruptive to running. Both can be strained (or pulled) if they are overextended to the point that they rip slightly. A complete tear of the muscle is called a rupture
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60-Second Guide: Stretching
By Alice Palmer on 26/05/2009 10:34:08
Run safe, strong and injury-free - wise up to the whats, whys and whens of stretching
GETTY IMAGESIf you've been running well and your muscles feel fine, stretching might seem like a waste of good running time. But scheduling in some stretching could slash your chance of getting injured, help you recover from existing injuries
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Q+A: My calf cramps agonisingly after a mile. Why?
By Christian Brookes on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
conditions. The lower back, and the nerves that originate there, can often refer pain into the calves. You can, of course, tear the muscles in the calf. Alternatively the muscles can be tight, predisposing you to ongoing problems. However, it sounds very much
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