in the first placeInjuries don't happen, they are caused. They are most frequently caused by overuse at any age. The answer is not to cause them. Recovery from hard effort takes longer as you get older (as does recovery from injury) so you just have to ease off

increasingly advised patients to take both glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate to ease the inflammation and pain of osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint condition caused by overuse, traumatic injury, or old age. One of the hallmarks of osteoarthritis

of the foot. It usually indicates an overpronated foot – one that strikes on the outside of the heel and rolls inwards (pronates) excessively. Over time, this can cause many different types of overuse injuries.Best last: Straight or semi-curvedBest shoes

the most out of each activity. What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of cycling versus running? In my view, the biggest advantage of cycling is that you lessen the likelihood of developing an overuse injury. Running is high impact and puts a

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

Use a foam roller for post-run recovery? That’s a smart move: this simple tool acts as a deep-tissue massager, working out kinks in overused muscles. But its benefits don’t end there – it can also build strength and stability. The roller has

.Trauma, overuse and degeneration"There tend to be three causes of injury to the knee; namely acute trauma, overuse or degeneration," says Dr Michael Stuart, an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in knee surgery and sports medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester

fascia, the tendon or its surrounding sheath can become inflamed when overworked, causing Achilles tendinitis. "This is often an overuse injury," says Weldon. "The Achilles tendon is overstretched because of the tilting of the heel during extended

needs but merely a break from the overspecialised action of running.The more muscles you can involve in your training programme, the less likely you are to sustain an overuse injury. Additionally, by working more of your major muscle groups, you improve

on the outside of the heel and rolls inwards (pronates) excessively. Over time, this can cause many different types of overuse injuries.Best shoes: Motion control shoes, or high stability shoes with firm midsoles and control features that reduce the degree