Most runners know the frustrating experience of having a nagging pain or chronic injury explained away with the word “overuse.” A vague catch-all term that feels unhelpful, and oddly accusatory, it ...

Among 99 winter athletes, most injuries occurred in training rather than competition, indicating cumulative load raises risk and warrants integrating prevention into programs.

WEST FARGO — With school back in session and fall sports in full swing, local athletic trainers say they are already dealing with a lot of injuries and offering best practices to keep kids in the game ...

For endurance athletes, the difference between hitting a personal best and ending up sidelined often comes down to one key factor: movement efficiency. While physical therapy is commonly associated ...

PLANTATION, Fla. — Doctors are reporting an increase in “overuse” injuries in minors. Most of the injuries involve knees, shoulders, elbows, and ankles. April is National Youth Sports Safety Month, a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Historically, 1 week has been identified as the window for gradual development of overuse injuries among runners ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've taken up running again and decided to enter a half-marathon. I know I have to push myself to get ready for the race, but I don't want to overdo it. What should I watch out for ...

When you're training for a race, it is tempting to go to extremes. But that makes this a prime time to watch for warning signs of overtraining, advises Corey Wencl, who supervises athletic training ...