Common running-related injuries – the knee
Almost half of the overuse running injuries are located at the knee. Patellofemoral pain – or PFP – is the most common, followed by iliotibial band friction syndrome – ITBS -, meniscal injuries and patellar tendinitis. Among other common runners complains, we can describe plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, gluteus medius and hamstring injuries, as well […]
Defining a running overuse injury
This type of injury affects the musculoskeletal system, resulting from the combined fatigue over a period of time, beyond the capabilities of the stressed structure All biological structures, like bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments can adapt positively or negatively to the stress applied. Positive adaptation required repeated stress below the mechanical limits, with adequate rest […]
Why you should know your health insurance better
Insurance companies often have different, specific policies. Most of the time, they should provide comprehensive outpatient services coverage, to help you dealing with the significant private medical expenses in Hong Kong. The most common issue we have to deal with at the clinic is when patients forget to see their general practitioner before coming to […]
The relationship between spine flexion during lifting and low back pain
We hear it all the time. “Keep your back straight. Use your legs”. But do these popular advice really impact the pain we sustain? Back pain is a worldwide issue, but there is so little evidence about what truly helps with its management. A recent study reviewed the risks of keeping your back flexed when […]
Understanding pain – part 2
Learn more about pain to get control over it The danger sensors The body contains millions of sensors that convey information towards the spinal cord. Sensors are specialized and respond to only one type of stimulation : mechanical forces, temperature fluctuations or chemical changes. This is how a pain-killing injection at the dentist closes mechanical […]
Healthy diet to stay healthy and fight COVID-19
First and foremost, follow national guidance for preventing COVID-19: avoid spreading the virus and cut your chances of catching it by regularly washing your hands, avoiding touching your face and reducing social contact. This is particularly important for protecting at-risk groups including people with existing health conditions, the elderly and pregnant women. As well as […]
Best and worse foods during healing
Proliferation and remodeling phase After the initial “inflammatory soup” which starts most healing processes, you want to increase your protein, healthy fats, and omega 3’s intake, Proteins help with remodeling and rebuilding – white, lean meat being better than red meat. Healthy fats help the body to absorb all the essential nutrients – chia and […]
More on the Achilles tendon pain
In your running journeys, many of you will have noticed this niggling stiffness or soreness around the back of your ankle or heel, particularly the morning after a longer than usual run. What is Achilles tendinopathy In some cases the soreness is minimal and you keep running through it and eventually, it goes away by […]
Understanding pain – part 1
Learn about pain to get control over it None of us want to experience pain, but pain remains a necessary part of life. It protects and alerts us. It forces us to do something. Pain is also an essential and normal part of most healing processes. Is pain always linked to tissue damage? No. […]
Why is inflammation useful?
Inflammation is critical, as it starts the healing process. But too much can cause additional damage. Managing food helps to produce the right amount. Acute injuries Regardless of the type of injury, there’s usually damage to muscle, bone, and vascular tissue. When these tissues are injured, they’re deprived of their normal flow of oxygen and […]
