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tendon
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on tendon...
Why you have to strengthen your soleus muscle
The soleus is a large calf muscles with a distinct role. Strengthen it to prevent injury, improve running performance, and slow cognitive decline.
Soft tissue injuries and PRP injections
PRP injections are a new, unproven method for soft tissue injuries. NTT, therapeutic exercise, joint mobilization, and nutrition strategies are proven methods.
Another reason your running slows down as you age
Tenocyte in its connective tissue web
In another article, I discussed one of the reasons given for ...
Stretching your IT Band doesn’t help much – but here’s an alternative
To relieve stress on the IT Band you have to learn to shift your weight properly.
Nordic hamstring exercises and why you need them
Eccentric training of the hamstrings with Nordic hamstring curls reduces the incidence of hamstring injuries.
Tendon problems and your brain
The brain is invariably involved in chronic tendon problems, and creative treatment solutions are needed.
Guest article: Four types of shin splints and their causes
Chris Mallac describes different causes of shin splints and how to respond to each variety.
Rotator cuff problems, shoulder impingement or shoulder pain? Look to your shoulder blade
Most shoulder problems can be traced back to imbalance of the scapula and the muscles that control and support it. Learn more.
Don’t let your healing get stuck between second and third gear
Transverse friction massage is one of several methods that can jump-start your healing when you have a nagging, chronic problem.
More on eccentric workouts versus concentric muscle loading
Researchers studied the strength gains from eccentric workouts.
Tendonitis symptoms and our new knowledge
As our scientific knowledge of tendon problems grows, chiropractic principles of treatment are proving effective.
Achilles tendon recovery
Discover the facts about Achilles tendon problems and the steps you can take to prevent them and help them heal.