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Sports Medicine

Got runner’s knee? Tech neck? Mental blocks? IMPACT’s health and wellness experts reveal therapies and treatments.

Malalignment Syndrome

What Runners Can Learn from the Malalignment Syndrome

Sarah had done everything right. She trained smart. She stretched religiously. She ran through the pain—until she couldn’t. The same hip would seize up again...
The Flip-Flop Flaw

The Flip-Flop Flaw

Summer’s here, and that means it’s officially flip-flop season—but before you slide into those easygoing sandals, let’s take a minute to look at how...
Running and IT Band Pain

Running and IT Band Pain

Occasional aches and pains are part of being a runner. But if you start experiencing an intense pain on the outside of your knee,...
Building Stronger Runners

Building Stronger Runners

For many runners, seeking professional help only happens when pain becomes impossible to ignore. That persistent ache in the knee, the sharp pull in...
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Making Movement Part of the Workday

About a decade ago, experts dubbed sitting too long as the new smoking. And the fact remains, being sedentary isn’t good for your health. Anyone...
Health Risks to Consider Before Your First Marathon

Health Risks to Consider Before Your First Marathon

Marathons are an incredible testament to what the human body can endure, not some big scary race we should be afraid of. Sure, you...
Soft Tissue Injuries in Need of PEACE AND LOVE

Soft Tissue Injuries in Need of Peace and Love

Rehabilitation of soft-tissue injuries can be complex. Over the years, acronyms guiding their management have evolved from ICE to RICE, then on to PRICE and...
Treating ACL Injuries

Treating ACL Injuries

When we hear of an “ACL injury” we might think of our favourite all-star athlete sidelined for several weeks or months due to some...
Sciatica

How to Spot Sciatica

Just because you’re experiencing low-back pain doesn’t necessarily mean it’s sciatica. Here’s how to tell the difference
Hiking Safety

Essential Preparation for Hiking

Uneven terrain mixed with unpredictable conditions can lead to injury on your hikes. But with these tips, falls can be avoided

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