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Shin Splints: Too Much, Too Soon
“Too much, too soon” describes a common training pattern associated with shin splints: increasing distance, intensity, or frequency faster than your body can adapt. Enthusiasm may drive the change, but returning to familiar distances after a break can create a similar challenge.
Dr. Brian Abelson DC
Oct 1414 min read


Achilles Tendon Injuries: Understanding Tendinopathy, Tears & Rehabilitation
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, yet it is also subjected to extraordinary forces. During running, jumping, and other high-demand activities, the tendon can experience loads several times greater than body weight as it transfers force from the calf muscles to the foot.
Dr. Brian Abelson DC
Oct 220 min read


Runner's Knee: Understanding Patellofemoral Pain (PFPS)
Patellofemoral pain (PFP), commonly referred to as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) or runner’s knee, is a frequent cause of anterior knee pain in both athletic and general populations. Symptoms are typically experienced around or behind the patella and are aggravated by activities that load the patellofemoral joint, including running, squatting, stair climbing, jumping, and prolonged sitting. Patellofemoral pain is best understood as a multifactorial condition rather than
Dr. Brian Abelson
Sep 3018 min read


Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS): Understanding Lateral Knee Pain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a common load-related condition that produces pain around the outside of the knee, particularly in runners, cyclists, and other individuals exposed to repetitive lower-extremity loading.
Dr. Brian Abelson
Sep 3016 min read
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