IT band syndrome is a common overuse injury that sidelines even the hardiest endurance athletes. The pain it brings can turn simple steps into an achy shuffle. Targeted stretching and exercises can help ease or even prevent IT band syndrome by improving your flexibility and strengthening key muscles.
Young athletes who underwent ACL reconstruction had a low risk of moderate and severe post-traumatic osteoarthritis 10-years after surgery, according to study results.
The stress and uncertainty of the past year, along with the closure of many gyms and need for physical distancing, have thrown off many people’s workout routines.
Hip pain while sitting can range from mild discomfort to severe. The hip joint may also feel stiff or pop while sitting. Medical conditions, injuries, and incorrect posture can cause hip pain when sitting.
Many people experience shoulder pain, but some research suggests that exercise and mobility work may help. Shoulder pain is a common symptom that affects an estimated 18–26% of adults. In one 2017 article, researchers found that depending on the type of shoulder injury or pain a person had, exercises and manual therapy were effective treatments for the pain.
