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 ...

High-force, high-repetition movements create microinjuries in muscle fibers. Muscle tissue responds by making repairs. But over time, with repetition of injury, healing capacity becomes overwhelmed, ...

Andrew came to the emergency department complaining of pain in his right leg. He limped to the triage area and pointed to his shin. He didn’t report any recent falls or particular injury that had led ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Muscle fatigue is a decreased ability to create force with your muscles.Electrolyte imbalance and overuse are some of the most common causes of muscle fatigue.Rest ...

Overuse injuries - think muscle strains, tennis elbow, and rotator cuff tears - are a considerable problem in the United States, especially among young athletes. But while commonly associated with ...

Muscle soreness 24 to 48 hours after you exercise is a good sign. It means that you have challenged your muscles and are getting stronger. This is called delayed onset of muscle soreness, or DOMS, and ...

Injuries that occur due to an isolated incident are easy to pinpoint. But others happen over time. Overuse injuries are common, and both exercise and daily activities can be the culprits. These ...

In the past month, I’ve encountered three people wearing wrist braces. Because I was curious, I asked all three what they did to injure their wrists. Expecting to hear a story about a snowboarding ...

Stress, fatigue and muscle overuse are major contributors to many common ailments. Mitchell Yass, physical therapist and author of “Overpower Pain: The Strength Training Program That Stops Pain ...

Muscle pain that does not go away after several days or is accompanied by symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath, and extreme weakness requires medical assistance. Muscle pain, also called ...