Injury Prevention

This 10-step stretching routine, developed by injury therapist Gerard Hartmann, is designed specifically for runners. The moves help improve flexibility, prevent injury, and enhance performance.

Physical therapist (and former professional triathlete) Jennie Hansen looks at injury rates for triathlon compared to other sports, including pickleball, football, basketball, and Crossfit.

A physical therapist shares seven of the best exercises to help you improve ankle strength and mobility while also preventing injury.

The key is balancing all that stretching with strengthening exercises.

Researchers analyzed 710 runners and monitored their injuries. They found that one shoe type has a higher running-related injury correlation.

Plus a PT-designed strength plan to improve your performance and stability 

Get a band and get to work. These five simple exercises will keep you healthy and help improve your running performance.

Almost every runner has heard it: Running is bad for your knees. But is that true? Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff looks at recent research, plus the magic mileage number to keep your knees healthy.

With great foam rolling comes great responsibility. Our experts explain how triathletes can avoid these five big (and easy) mistakes.

Your feet take a pounding in triathlon - so what does it mean when they go numb mid-run? Physical therapist Jennie Hansen digs into the possible causes and solutions.

A new study claims that people with a history of cycling are less likely to develop osteoarthritis in their knees—and that finding has interesting implications both for athletes and for how we think about osteoarthritis.

Your foam roller is a simple but invaluable tool to help keep injuries at bay—if you know how best to use it.

And three stretches to do right now.

"I'm looking for affordable exercise equipment and have come across resistance bands, but I have no idea how I'd use them. What are the best resistance band exercises?"

Follow this advice and you'll be pain-free in 4 weeks or less!

These are a few of the best weight training exercises to develop cycling-specific strength and prevent injury.

Ten non-plated running shoes that let your feet move freely, provide stable cushioning, and deliver a fast, agile ride

Running hills doesn't have to hurt! Use these PT-approved strategies for protecting your knees on inclines and descents.

Each triathlon discipline comes with its own hazards, but these common injuries can be avoided if you know what causes them.

The complication that has sidelined Flora Duffy for months is common in runners and triathletes.

Of all the gear you buy for triathlon, the helmet might just be the most important. Is it worth it to spend more for MIPS? Dr. Damián Palafox looks into the latest studies on cycling helmet technology.

There is evidence to suggest this popular footwear option might be a contributing factor in bone stress injuries.

Ever lost feeling in your fingers during a ride, had a numb foot during a long run, or felt pain in the brow after a swim? Nerve entrapment syndromes are the culprit - and they’re really common in triathletes.

Instability puts strain on your Achilles tendon. Train your body to support your stride from the feet up using these exercises for Achilles injury prevention.

A new study looks at why side stitches happen in runners - and it has nothing to do with your fitness level or what you ate before your workout.

If you’ve experienced burning pain in the forefoot that radiates into the toes, you may have what’s called Morton’s neuroma.

To keep back pain from derailing your training, you need to train your spine stability — and doing crunches, back extensions, or general lifting won't cut it. Learn why, and learn what exercises to do instead.

How to train your proprioception to more effectively control body movements and improve power, speed, agility, and durability.

Acute pain can usually be easily resolved by correcting a training error, while long-term pain often requires long-term care.

This is far more than your standard foam roller—for better and worse.

A new review of studies finds that common injury-prevention rules don't hold up. We asked the researcher what does cause running injuries.

These six exercises will help wake up and strengthen your ever-important glute muscles.

Talking about this common ailment can seem taboo, but it's important to get the answers you need.

Our calf muscles regularly get overused. It's time to treat them with care.

There are all kinds of benefits from slowing down (and varying) your pace.

Dry needling was studied in runners post-marathon and some pain reduction was seen—but could it all be in their heads?

We examine the 10 percent rule, a popular way of increasing mileage every week. Is it really that effective?

Understanding what causes injuries is often the first step to preventing them.

Staying at home has given us an opportunity to go barefoot, thus allowing for comfort, healing, and a transformation of our feet. Here's how to capitalize on those benefits once we're back in the office.

There are some common mistakes athletes make when using strength training to prevent Achilles injuries.

Experiencing inflammation is part and parcel of the tri lifestyle, but a multifaceted approach involving smart training and a nutritious diet can counteract its often harmful effects.

One simple action has a profound effect on your triathlon performance.

Don’t let injury set you back. These alternatives will keep you in the game.

Dr. Jordan Metzl identifies the different types of bad back pain that plague endurance athletes and lays out the most effective treatments.

Dr. Jordan Metzl discusses one of the most annoying injuries for endurance athletes: IT Band Syndrome.

Don’t skip the doctor’s office in favor of an Internet diagnosis.

If you’re injured, it can speed recovery. If you’re healthy, it can boost your speed. Here’s why to give deep water running a try.

Understanding and preventing the 10 most common injuries suffered by triathletes.

On the eve of Olympic triathlons, team therapists help athletes find balance of physical health and confidence in their bodies.

“Tendonitis” is a buzzword for athletes. They hear it and say it, but many people are unclear on what tendonitis really is.

Macca has very rarely been injured. Here’s why.

All of the cardiovascular conditioning that goes into training is lost if you don’t keep moving.

Keep your mileage low if your current body weight is more than 5 percent over your ideal weight.

Forget pushups and situps, the Palloff Press will help you get stronger at your center of gravity.

This great stretch will help open up the hips and increase their stride length.

This exercise helps increase lower-leg power while reducing instances of knee and lower back injuries.

You won't see any Jane Fonda leg lifts at San Diego's Rehab United. Here's how the RU team's unique approach is redefining physical therapy.

It's going to be getting hot outside soon. Use these suggestions to stay cool this summer.

Learn the risk factors and the most effective treatments.

Matt Fitzgerald provides a few adjustments you can make to your running stride to reduce your risk for injury.

The Running Doc explains why women might be better equipped for endurance events.

Remember that your training sessions are the time to practice what you will do on race day.

There’s nothing common about common sense.

Follow these guidelines to make your next race a smashing success!

Dr. Lewis Maharam explains what to do during training to help achieve success at your event.

Mark Deterline looks into the growing trend of using kinesiology tape to aid in healing injuries.

This exercise will improve posture and helps to make your arms more efficient while running.

There’s no such thing as perfect running form, but every triathlete can and should work regularly on improving his or her running technique.