Why Weight? (weight training can be beneficial in the treatment of running injuries)

Article Abstract:

Jim Porterfield is an athletic trainer and physical therapist who feels that weight training can be used for the treatment and prevention of running injuries. Porterfield focuses on the upper and lower back, abdominals, glutes, quadriceps and hamstrings, which are areas that must be strong for overall balance to be maintained. Muscles can act as a shock absorber to reduce stress.

Weight training

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Survey course: injury prevention

Article Abstract:

Mental fatigue is best treated by a day off, ice massage works for groin pain and shin splints, stretching works for hamstring strains and a flexibility program will cure Achilles tendinitis. Alternative treatments for these and other ailments are included.

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Adventure of a lifetime

Article Abstract:

Michelle Theall, an athlete, describes her fight with a disease and the adventure of a lifetime. She took the less-traveled route, all the way to Mt. Kilimanjaro, after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Tanzania, Personal narratives, Description and travel, Adventure travel

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