by Dr Peggy | Jan 31, 2011 | Exercise and Fitness
When patients come into my office with shin or foot pain and I start talking to them about the function of their pelvic musculature including their gluteal or butt muscles, it often leads to confusion. They wonder why I’m asking about their butt when it’s their...
by Dr Peggy | Jan 21, 2011 | Exercise and Fitness
For many beginner athletes the choice of footwear is all too often based on factors such as how much they cost, how pretty they are or even which celebrity has endorsed them. Many novice runners will go straight to the bargain table and look for the least...
by Dr Peggy | Dec 13, 2010 | Exercise and Fitness
The top five reasons that athletes suffer from Shin Splints: Training Methods: When you disobey the very important rule of “The Terrible Toos” and train Too much, Too fast, Too soon, Shin Splints are likely to appear. When you increase the intensity or...
by Dr Peggy | Dec 6, 2010 | Exercise and Fitness
So What is This Pain in my Shins? The name ‘Shin Splints’ is used by both patients and health care professionals to describe a variety of lower leg problems or complaints. There is some controversy over the exact etiology (cause) of Shin Splints but they are...
