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Eight strategies for reducing knee pain

Posted August 9th, 2007 at 4:12 PM by Julie R. Keen

Section: Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab, Exercise

Knee injuries are common for the weekend warrior and athlete alike. The best way to handle knee injuries is by prevention. Once they start, they can be tough to treat, depending upon the structure injured.

When we look at the anatomy of the knee, there are some major structural elements that can be injured, usually from traumatic events. By this I mean an landing wrong in the midst of your big 5k race, improper tackle playing football, or missing the landing on the jump when skiing.

If you have injured one of these structures, and didn’t notice, you have a bigger problem than just some knee stiffness! If your knee is really swollen, painful, and feels unstable, go see a good orthopedic surgeon immediately. If your knees give you occasional trouble during your workouts, or you find that you can’t do certain exercises because of your knees, then these tips might help…

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Podcast 20: Interview with Kristin Armstrong, Olympic cyclist & former pro triathlete

Posted February 26th, 2007 at 1:30 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Today’s podcast features my interview with U.S. Olympic and TEAm LIPTON cyclist Kristin Armstrong.

Although osteoarthritis ended her competitive triathlon career, Kristin made the transition to professional cycling and never looked back. In just five short years she has become one of the world’s elite; winning the 2004 American Olympic Trials, 2004 U.S. Elite National Road Race and the 2005 National Time Trials Championship.

Download the podcast to hear Kristin talk about how she overcame osteoarthritis and her own self-doubt to achieve tremendous success. She also discusses the journey from multi-sport training to a singular focus on cycling, injury prevention, TEAm LIPTON, how fans often confuse her with Lance’s ex-wife, her advice for runners looking to attempt a triathlon and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Kristin Armstrong
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 16.2MB
Length: 00:23:44

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Glucosamine & Chondroitin: A Dynamic Duo for Young and Old

Posted October 28th, 2006 at 12:00 PM by Jonathan Faccone

Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Nutrition, Supplements, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab

One of the most talked about supplements today is glucosamine and chondroitin. People are buying it like its going out of style. So why is there so much buzz and what does it actually do?

According to WebMD, “Glucosamine, also called chitosamine, is a natural substance that is found in the covering of shellfish . . . Glucosamine is also available in synthetic forms . . . Chondroitin can come from natural sources, such as shark or bovine cartilage, or it can be made in a lab.”

Both of these substances are part of normal cartilage, which acts as a cushion between the bones in a joint. Unfortunately, both glucosamine and chondroitin not present in significant amounts in most diets.

A note from our Editor-in-Chief: For vegetarians, like myself, or those allergic to shellfish - there are vegan versions of glucosamine which I have found to be very effective in limiting joint pain during marathon training. Unfortunately, no such alternative exists yet for chondroitin.

Considering the physical demands placed on athletes and endurance runners, glucosamine and chondroitin supplementation should be taken seriously as a possible supplement to aid in joint health and injury prevention. Read the rest of this entry »

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