Journey of Indian fitness
For some time now I have been in an inquisitive frame of mind with an increasing sense of dΓ©jΓ vu. Having been exposed to Indian classical dance since the age of five, tutored in the tradition of the Guru -Shishya Parampara, practicing Yoga and now being part of the modern health […]
A range of motion
The dictionary defines βfunctionβ as an activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing. So βfunctionalβ should then mean something that is designed to be useful and practical for the individual. The litmus test and success of any venture or action depends on how well […]
Runners Pain Dictionary β Part 8
MUSCLE STRAIN β aka Muscle Pull, is an injury to a muscle or its attaching tendons resulting from fatigue, overuse or improper use of muscles and strenuous activity, be it sports or normal daily chores. Poor flexibility, lack of adequate warm up before activity and poor conditioning contribute. Actions involving […]
Runners Pain Dictionary β Part 7
STRESS FRACTURES β A stress fracture is a tiny crack in the bone which is generally observed in load bearing parts of the body (such as the foot and ankle) and is often a result of overuse or of sudden or rapid changes in parameters such as intensity, duration and […]
Runners Pain Dictionary β Part 6
ANKLE SPRAIN β An ankle sprain happens when the ligaments of the ankle get stressed or torn as a result of the ankle rolling out (foot turning in/foot inversion) or less commonly, the ankle rolling in (foot turning out/foot eversion). The severity of the sprain depends on the number of […]
Runners Pain Dictionary β Part 5
SHIN SPLINTS β This is a condition characterized by pain in the shin or lower leg. The pain is felt along the lower portion of the Tibia (which is the inner, larger of the two bones lying between the knee and ankle) referred to as the Shinbone in normal parlance. […]
Why are goals so intimidating?
This is a question I often ask myself. There is a lot of literature, management gyan, videos and even inspirational stuff out there dealing with this. The last I checked, I have quite a few bookmarks and saved links here, there, everywhere which I have tucked away for reference (and which I keep […]
Runners Pain Dictionary β Part 4
ITB BAND SYNDROME β Most runners may not know the full form of ITB but almost all have a Eureka moment when this is mentioned and explained. Many would identify with it and be currently suffering from it to varying degrees. The Iliotibial band (ITB) is the thick connective fascia […]
Runners Pain Dictionary β Part 3
ACHILLES TENDINITIS β The Achilles Tendon is the tendon that connects the calf muscles (the soleus and the gastrocnemius) along the back of the leg, to the heel. It is the largest tendon of the body with ability to store great potential energy and is used in walking, running and […]
Runners Pain Dictionary β Part 2
PLANTAR FASCIITIS β Pain in the band of tissue in the bottom of the foot running from the heel to the toes (known as plantar fascia). One of the most common causes of heel pain and an annoyingly lingering condition. It generally feels worst when taking the first steps on […]