5 Common Running Injuries & How To Prevent Them

5 Common Running Injuries & How To Prevent Them

There are 5 common running injuries that plague many runners at some point during their running career. In this guest blog, Dr. Joanna Taylor, a renowned Ottawa chiropractor, owner of Kinetic Edge, and co-owner of Recover RX, will go through how to recognize, prevent, and treat them before they become a chronic condition.

Pain In The Arch? Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

Pain In The Arch? Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

Signs and symptoms include pain under the foot, particularly at the heel and sometimes extending into the arch. The pain is usually worse when taking your first steps in the morning, or after long periods of non weight-bearing, but usually dissipates after a few minutes. Symptoms often return after excessive activity or at the end of the day.

Could Your Feet Be Contributing To Your Knee Pain? | Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Ottawa

Could Your Feet Be Contributing To Your Knee Pain? | Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Ottawa

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) produces pain around the knee cap (patella) where it forms a joint with the thigh bone (femur). PFPS is one of the most common knee conditions (may account for as much as 10%-25% of all knee injuries) and the incidence is higher in females than in males.