Iliotibial band syndrome, or ITBS, has earned a reputation as one of the most persistent obstacles encountered by runners. This common overuse injury, which is responsible for up to 22% of all running–related injuries in the lower extremities, causes a characteristic sharp pain along the outside of the knee that gets worse with activity. As […]
Falling might seem like a minor mishap to some people, but if you're an older adult, you know full well that a fall can be anything but âÂÂminor.â Depending on one's health, a simple fall can lead to serious injuries, reduced independence, and even life–threatening complications. Every year, more than one in four adults over […]