Determine if you are experiencing pain near the region of your leg behind your thigh. Check for swelling and ice the area. Don't wait until you get home to ice the swollen hamstring. Also, such minimal pain for a torn hamstring is called a "Grade 1" pulled hamstring and it recommended ...
Assess Severity:Determine if the tenderness is mild, moderate, or severe. Mild tenderness may be uncomfortable but not debilitating, while severe tenderness can indicate a more serious injury. 2. Look for Swelling: Visual Inspection:Compare both calves to see if there’s any noticeable swelling or...
That being said, it is always recommended that pregnant pilates should be implemented under the supervision of a pilates instructor or the guidance of a trainer with prenatal pilates experience. If you are already engaged in pilates prior to getting pregnant, you should let your trainer know so ...
In this beginner’s guide to running, we will discuss how to become a runner, how to find a good beginner running training plan, and tips for how to start running so that you get off on the right foot on your new running journey.
For the purpose of this discussion, I will address a Grade I or minor Grade II injury. The initial course of treatment following the sprain includes PRICE, which stands for Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Protect. Initially, you may choose to “protect” the injury site....
In January we had clients arrive from the U.K., U.S.A and various parts of Australia. Within that months total of fits, there was an issue common to five clients. All five had been “professionally fitted” (their words) and the major cause; or at least a large part of the cause...
While it was kind of intriguing to realize that I have all this potential, it was almost disappointing. So, why can’t I run as fast as these tests suggest that I can? Am I just a wimp? So far, the best I can determine from the people with whom I’ve discussed my results is ...