Injury

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

The key is balancing all that stretching with strengthening exercises.

Triathletes don’t always need to see their M.D. to stay healthy. Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff explains when other experts might be a better fit for health- and training-related concerns.

Are you more likely to get injured on a treadmill? Yes - but not for the reasons you might think.

You felt fine a day after your long run—so why the heck are you slogging through your easy workout two days later?

More athletes are turning to the ancient tradition to relieve pain and inflammation from sports injuries. But does it actually work?

When illness or injury forces you to take a complete break, researchers have some ideas on how to limit the fall-out.

You're excited for your first race - so excited, you overdid it in training and now you're paying for it. From plantar fasciitis to swimmer's shoulder, we've got your guide to identifying and treating the most common injuries new triathletes encounter.

From Lucy Charles-Barclay to Linsey Corbin, it seems like stress fractures are sidelining everyone this year. Learn what causes stress fractures, how to diagnose a stress fracture, and what to do if you're hit with this common bone injury.

The complication keeping Jan Frodeno from Kona is rare, can be hard to diagnose, and may require lengthy treatment.

A new review shows a potential link between structural injuries and an athlete's personal attitudes, stressors, and relationships.

Injuries rarely happen at convenient times. Here's how to manage until you can get in to see a pro.

Suffer from quad cramps? Here’s how to fix the problem—and keep it from coming back.

Six years ago, professional triathlete Linsey Corbin fractured her femur and it took 8 months to heal. Last year, the same injury took 8 weeks to heal. Here’s what changed.

The two busiest times of year for triathlon injuries are spring and fall.

Jesse Thomas' eight steps to dealing with being sidelined by injury.

The two-time Olympic medalist says Findlay's former coach, advisor and doctor need to accept responsibility.

Wellington concealed the extent of her injuries resulting from a bike crash leading up to the Ironman World Championship.

Business is booming at America’s running injury clinics.

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