Running

Understanding the difference between Runner's Knee and Jumper's Knee can help you identify the right course of action. Here is a guide to help you.

Does it always feel like you're standing barefoot on hard pavement even when you're wearing comfortable shoes? In the morning, you may feel a sharp...

One of the most painful things that you can experience while putting in your miles running is to suffer through a blister. That annoyance can be formed while...

Whether you are pushing through a marathon or a day of work, the discomfort of a blister can stop you in your tracks. Blisters, sometimes called friction blisters, are pockets of skin filled with...

Skin chafing is a common but painful and irritating symptom that most people experience at some point in their lives. Chafing between legs occurs when your inner thighs rub against each other for a prolonged period. This rubbing damages your skin and...

The area of my thighs that were rubbing together had begun to turn red and little bumps were forming. I quickly opened the 2Toms SportShield single-use packet and pulled out a portion of the towelette and rubbed it on the area of my thighs that was irritated...

If you’re fortunate enough to call yourself an athlete, it’s likely that at some point, you’ll get hurt. While we have a tendency to...

Here at Medi-Dyne, one of our most popular product is 2Toms SportShield anti chafing roll-on. Throughout the years we have heard some pretty wild uses of SportShield, so...

Here are five different benefits of purchasing the supportive gear you need, from socks to arm and knee sleeves.

This is the fourth in a 10-part series outlining some of the most common injuries suffered by runners. Calf strains...

Runner’s knee is a broad term used to describe several injuries related to the knee. It’s a term that many runners and other athletes dread as recovery time can vary and, in some cases...

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of joint and knee pain, especially in teenagers. It's characterized by inflammation below the knee joint, at the patellar tendon (the kneecap) and the...

This is the third in a 10-part series outlining some of the most common injuries suffered by runners. There is..

When we think about water activities its’ often a cool laps in the pool, the thrill of riding the waves,...

Jumper's knee – also known as Patellar Tendonitis – is a common overuse injury amongst those who participate in sports or other exercises that involve a lot of jumping. While the condition tends to hit athletes more regularly, it can affect anyone...

Heel pain is a common foot issue, especially if you’re active and spend a lot of time on your feet. There are several reasons you could be having a painful heel.

An updated stretching tool designed to engage the entire interconnective chain of the lower leg from hamstring to toes is...

Runner’s Knee Runners knee or patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the term used for non-specific pain that involves pain behind or around...

Welcome to the wonderful sport of triathlon! My goal in writing this plan was to get you from here to the start line of your first sprint triathlon with...

Top Fitness Trends for 2018 (No gym membership required!) Every New Year millions of us set health and fitness resolutions..

Most Common Causes of Knee Pain Knee pain can be debilitating, but there are ways to treat it so you...

SCARIEST Word for Runners: INJURY Here is how to NEVER hear that frightening word. Medi-Dyne is proud to welcome back Athlete...

Recent Studies on IT Band Syndrome (ITBS): A Look at Hip and Knee Mechanics Illiotibial band syndrome (IT Band Syndrome...

Spring Track Running Injuries Spring is here which means track season has started for thousands of students.  It also means..

New ideas on Shin Splints Cures, Causes and Prevention The term shin splints encompasses a number of disorders that include mild...