Achilles Tendinopathy: The Endurance Athlete’s Slow-Burn Struggle

Achilles tendinopathy is a degenerative condition of the Achilles tendon, commonly affecting runners and triathletes. Unlike acute ruptures, tendinopathy involves a chronic failure of the tendon to heal—often triggered by repetitive overload without adequate recovery. It manifests with pain, stiffness, and impaired performance, especially during or after training. Increasing running training volume too quickly is…

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Systemic vs. Localized Inflammation: Understanding the Differences

Inflammation is a term used in common nomenclature but can have different meanings. Understanding systemic and localized inflammation is a good place to start. Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism the body uses to protect itself from harm, such as infections, physical injury, or chemical injury. It is a healing process. If it persists or…

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