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The Influence of Running Cadence on Biomechanics and Injury Prevention: A Systematic Review
Running is a widely practiced physical activity with well-established health benefits. However, it is frequently associated with overuse musculoskeletal injuries. Among the modifiable biomechanical variables, increasing cadence, defined as the number of steps per minute, has emerged as a promising target for reducing injury risk by altering impact forces and load distribution. The aim of this review was to systematically evaluate and critically appraise the scientific evidence on the effects of running cadence modification on biomechanics and injury prevention in adult runners.
Increased head, shoulder injuries in ice hockey may signal need for safer equipment
“There is the consideration of how kids get their equipment, the quality of their equipment and the fit of their equipment. In a sport like hockey where there is high velocity and high impact, making sure that you have well-fitting helmets and pads is important,” Sheena C. Ranade, MD, associate professor of pediatric orthopedic surgery in the Leni and Peter W. May department of orthopedic surgery and director of the comprehensive neuromuscular care clinic at Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine, told Healio. “Making sure that protective gear is keeping up with their growth is important as well because they grow rapidly in adolescence.”
How to Get Rid of Sore Muscles: 10 Relief Tips
It's common for your muscles to feel sore after a workout, particularly if it's a new exercise for you or a more intense session. Experts call this delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), and it happens after physical activity that puts an unaccustomed load on your muscles. Whether muscle soreness is mild and barely noticeable or extremely painful, there are several ways in which to relieve discomfort and possibly recover faster.
Understanding the differences between mobility and flexibility
Mobility and flexibility are related but distinct. Improving flexibility and mobility may improve a person’s athletic performance and range of motion, and help to reduce the risk of injuries.
Running injuries often strike suddenly, not gradually: Study challenges understanding of overuse injuries
A new study from Aarhus University turns our understanding of how running injuries occur upside down. The research project, which is the largest of its kind ever conducted, shows that running-related overuse injuries do not develop gradually over time, as previously assumed, but rather suddenly—often during a single training session. The research is published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.