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Injury Prevention

Fluoroquinolone associated tendon pain. Can certain antibiotics make you prone to tendon pain? YES!!

As a sports physical therapist, I’ve treated several clients who suffered from Fluoroquinolone associated debilitating tendon pain. I welcomed Tom Goom, PT’s insight on this very important topic, and I am going to share brief summary to create awareness and suggest steps to address this. Fluoroquinolone associated tendon pain is a very important topic because it can significantly impact peoples’… Read More »Fluoroquinolone associated tendon pain. Can certain antibiotics make you prone to tendon pain? YES!!

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10 golden rules for injury prevention – from junior to elite athletes

The ability to train and race at the top of your ability without injury takes a very focused approach. Here are ten rules to keep in mind as you progress in your running career or recreational running endeavors: Surround yourself with the right people. Proper medical and coaching supervision for all runners, whether high performance athletes or recreational runners, must… Read More »10 golden rules for injury prevention – from junior to elite athletes

Tendon Pain - DOs and DON'Ts

Tendon Pain – DOs and DON’Ts:

Is tendon pain keeping you from things you love to do? Is it keeping you from optimal training? Don’t: Rest completely. Resting decreases the ability of the tendon to take load. Do: Reduce loads to a level that the tendon can tolerate and then slowly increase it. Don’t: Use only passive treatments. Ice or heat can give you temporary relief but won’t… Read More »Tendon Pain – DOs and DON’Ts: