While crossing the finish line is the ultimate goal, for some, just getting to the start line means more.

A sports MD explains the overlooked causes and treatments for injuries.

One of the worst feelings that can pop up in the middle of a run or race is a twinge of knee pain. And it’s a pretty common occurrence for runners: The knee is the most common area of injury for us ...

Proper footwear is the cornerstone of a safe half-marathon experience. Because every runner's biomechanics are unique, Dr. Lanier recommends finding shoes that prioritize shock absorption, comfort, ...

Can a shoe help runners avoid injuries? Anyone who regularly pounds the pavement will tell you there are many challenges to the habit—lack of motivation, bad weather—but those problems can be overcome ...

In April of 2021, I sat on the cold, hard seat of an orthopedic surgeon’s waiting room and stretched out my legs. My right ankle throbbed. My calf cramped. But this was nothing new. I was minutes away ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Marathon season is picking up in Louisville, and doctors are reminding runners to take steps to prevent common injuries during training. The Louisville Triple Crown of Running ...

The way runners sleep, not just how much they train, can predict their likelihood of getting injured, highlighting sleep as an often-overlooked yet crucial tool for performance and injury prevention.

Runners focus on nutrition and recovery strategies to optimize training, but they often overlook one of the most important factors for injury prevention. Poor sleep increases runners’ injury risk by ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Chatham Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy will offer screening clinics for those who have experienced pain or injury while running. The first session will be Thursday, Oct.

New research published in the journal Applied Sciences suggests that poor sleep may make runners nearly twice as likely to experience an injury compared to runners who get high-quality sleep. The ...