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Triathlon Injuries
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| Knee Pain - Chondromalacia - Irritation Under The Kneecap |
 Chondromalacia is a term used to describe damage or softening of the articular cartilage on the underside of the kneecap. It is similar to patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee), which refers to pain under and around the knee cap.
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| Swimmer's Shoulder: Impingement Syndrome |
 Impingement syndrome, also called painful arc syndrome, supraspinatus syndrome, swimmer's shoulder, and thrower's shoulder, is a clinical syndrome which occurs when the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles become irritated and inflamed as they pass through the subacromial space, the passage beneath the acromion. This can result in pain, weakness and loss of movement at the shoulder.
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| Achilles Tendonitis |
 Achilles tendonitis is a condition of irritation and inflammation of the large tendon in the back of the ankle. This is a common running injury that typically occurs from abnormal foot stroke in push off and too-tight calf muscles.
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| Plantar Fasciitis |
 Experienced as heel pain when you take your first steps after getting out of bed or after sitting for a long period of time, plantar fasciitis is a running injury most frequently caused by an abnormal motion of the foot or too-tight calf muscles.
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| Knee Pain - Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome |
 Patellofemoral pain syndrome, also called retropatellar pain syndrome, refers to anterior knee pain emanating from the patellofemoral joint and supporting soft tissues. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is an early indication of cartilage softening that can progress to frank cartilaginous damage.
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| Knee Pain: Quadriceps Tendinosis |
 This video details the anatomy of the knee and how dynamic tissue motion during an ultrasound examination aids in the identification of quadricep tendinosis—damage to the tendon that connects the quadricep to the patella.
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Why Protein Should NOT Be In Your Sports Drink
 Much has been written about the pros and cons of including protein in sports drinks designed to be used during athletic activity. Independent research shows no benefit.
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What's The Problem With Gatorade?
 Gatorade is by far the most popular sports drink in the world, but is it the best? To determine the answer all you have to do is read the ingredients and do a little basic research on studies that have been done by independent organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine. If you do, you'll quickly discover that most of the smaller specialty sports drinks are far superior to Gatorade.
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Knee Pain - Chondromalacia - Irritation Under The Kneecap
Chondromalacia is a term used to describe damage or softening of the articular cartilage on the underside of the kneecap. It is similar to patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee), which refers to pain under and around the knee cap.
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How to Avoid The Porta Potty During a Race
 We've all seen it and most of us have done it ... 30 minutes (or less) into a race athletes are already looking for a port potty. The good news is that it doesn't have to be that way. The secret is a proper hydration plan before the gun goes off, and here's how you do it.
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Hyponatremia: Electrolyte Replacement May Save Your Life
 While it's important to drink enough to remain hydrated during a marathon, triathlon or other endurance activity, overhydrating by drinking too much can lead to a condition called hyponatremia, which is serious and sometimes deadly.
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