by Lee Welton | Nov 6, 2018 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
On the Appalachian Trail, 58% of hikers reported knee pain in 2017. It is one of the most common areas for hikers to experience pain, but why? In an earlier post on overpronation, we looked at how a flat arch can cause problems farther up the body and the knee is...
by Lee Welton | Nov 5, 2018 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Overpronation is when the foot over flattens during walking. During a hike, this over flattening can cause the joints to take on more rotation force which can lead to common aches and pains in the ankles, knees, and hips. This post will look at causes and solutions...
by Lee Welton | Nov 2, 2018 | trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Highlights Signs of over training Eat well to recover well Having a zero or nearo day schedule What Is Over Training? Over training happens when the intensity and volume of exercise exceed your recovery capacity. It happens to a lot thru of hikers, but it’s...
by Lee Welton | Nov 1, 2018 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Highlights Plantar Fasciitis Shin Splints Achilles tendonitis Common themes This is more of a quick guide for common tendonitis problems that hikers may encounter. It may help you to determine what issue the problem is, but as a rule, stop hiking and get it looked at...
by Lee Welton | Oct 31, 2018 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Highlights Stress fractures and shin splints account for nearly 23% of hiker injuries each year Many causes including: physical stress, poor nutrition, overuse, excess pack weight Ways to help avoid stress fractures The Numbers According to a 2017 survey of...
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