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Bodyworks: Quadriceps Injuries
By Patrick Milroy on 05/06/2000 15:55:57
How to recognise them, how to overcome them
UAN:228 Article type:--The quads and hams, to be colloquial, surround the knee in a tripod-like fashion, the quadriceps through the patella and its tendon acting to straighten the knee, while the hamstrings at the back of the thigh diverge
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RW's Deeper Stretches
By Runner's World on 25/06/2002 17:21:33
If you're comfortable with the basic stretches, try these more advanced alternatives
UAN: Article type:++needs pics++--If youre comfortable with the basic stretches, try these more advanced alternatives. 1. Kneeling quadriceps stretch against wallYour rearmost shin and the top of your foot should be flat against the wall, as you
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The RW Complete Guide to Stretching
By on 25/06/2012 16:38:00
Just for runners: an eight-stretch routine, a three-minute routine, and some advanced alternatives for real stretch-lovers
. Standing quadriceps stretch Flex your foot and keep your body straight to maximise the stretch through the front of your leg. You can put one hand on a wall if you need balance
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Five Ways to Beat Cramp
By Adam Bean on 20/05/2011 12:00:00
Stop muscle spasms from ruining your next race with a series of stretches
As many as 39 per cent of distance runners may experience a cramp in their calves, hamstrings or quadriceps before they finish a race. While many people blame dehydration, Kevin Miller, an exercise scientist at North Dakota State University, US
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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)
’ll develop an appreciation for the demands on your hamstrings (which power you up) and quadriceps (which steady you down). Three muscles make up the hamstring, which runs down the back of the thigh, bends the knee and extends the leg at the hip
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Q+A: Why do my quads cramp in marathons?
By Irene McClay on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q My quadriceps always cramp up when I run marathons, even though I hydrate well and stretch regularly. Why is this, and what should I do?A Exercise-induced muscle cramps are relatively common among distance runners. Quadricep cramps typically
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Bodyworks: Medial Collateral Ligament Injury
By Patrick Milroy on 05/06/2000 15:20:57
How to recognise it, how to overcome it
their quadriceps muscles less as a result, and develop wasting, particularly of the inner quads. Your doctor will need to exclude cartilage and cruciate injuries, as they often occur in conjunction with collateral tears.Medical investigationAs these are mainly
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Bodyworks: Runner's Knee
By Patrick Milroy on 05/06/2000 15:57:57
How to recognise it, how to overcome it
UAN:229 Article type:--The knee is basically a hinge joint, allowing backwards and forwards motion, but it is also able to rotate slightly in on itself. The bending and straightening is controlled by the hamstring and quadriceps muscles at the back
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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
’ll develop an appreciation for the demands on your hamstrings (which power you up) and quadriceps (which steady you down). Three muscles make up the hamstring, which runs down the back of the thigh, bends the knee and extends the leg at the hip
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Injuries A-Z
By Runner's World on 05/06/2002 12:43:09
From Achilles Rupture through to, okay, Tibial Periositis, this is the complete RW guide to running injuries
Hamstring InjuriesMuscle HerniaQuadriceps InjuriesHip injuriesAdductor InjuriesIliotibial (Fricton) Band Syndrome (ITBS)
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