You did it. You ran an entire marathon without dying, you crossed the finish line, and now you're done, right? Not so fast.
If you have a torn or ruptured Achilles tendon, which connects your calf muscle to your heel bone, you'll probably know it. Typically, you'll feel a pop, or you may feel as though someone kicked you in the heel.
Choosing a running shoe: It's much more complex than it sounds. Should you have a lot or a little cushion? Do you need arch support? Does brand matter? One of our orthopedic specialists guides us through the choices.
Tennis elbow is a painful overuse injury that affects the outside of the elbow. It doesn't impact just tennis players. Get prevention and treatment info in this week's podcast.
Work, school, family, housework, bills — we’re all stressed. Take just 10 minutes for this doctor-approved medical yoga workout. You’ll see a huge difference in your current frame of mind and, eventually, your health.
The words glared from my computer monitor, mocking me: “This week should be EASY. Your training for the Four Miler is complete.” [caption id="attachment_8757" align="alignright" width="350"] With my mom after the 2014 Charlottesville Women's Four Miler[/caption] The well-intended advice from the UVA Runner’s Clinic, emailed two days before the Charlottesville…
Playing a sport is a great way to stay healthy. It keeps the body in shape, provides a tremendous sense of accomplishment and even brings some awesome mental health benefits. The cardiovascular rewards are second to none, but athletes of all ages have special needs when it comes to their…
Worried About Your Heart Health? These 10 Quick Heart Tips will help you get started on the road to heart health. Watch now!
January is often a time for healthy resolutions; Eating right, exercising, sleeping more and breaking bad habits. Yet, even with the best intentions, accomplishing all the lofty goals we set can be daunting. Shannon Slovensky, M.Ed., an exercise physiologist with the UVA Exercise Physiology Core Laboratory, explains that adopting a…
With swimsuit season approaching, many people are looking to improve their overall physical fitness by starting a new workout plan, joining a group exercise class or even hiring a personal trainer. And while the idea of wearing a swimsuit can quickly inspire us to exercise, we don’t often stop to…
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