Tips for Running in the Heat
August 10, 2016
August weather typically means hot sticky days that can make it difficult to take part in your daily runs. In some cases, the heat can even be dangerous. Here are a few tips to stay cool and safe during your hot weather runs. Wear light clothing: Dr. Cool shirts are a must have for warm weather…
Using Ice to Prevent Injuries
May 24, 2016
We tend to reach for the ice wrap after an injury has already occurred, but wouldn’t it be great if you could prevent that injury from the start? Many athletes don’t wait for the injury to occur to start icing. Icing after intense runs or workouts helps fight inflammation and can speed recovery up.…
How To Treat An Ankle Sprain – Dr. Cool House Calls
October 8, 2014
The ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries occurred by both athletes and non-athletes alike. According to the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, there are 25,000 ankle sprains a day. That's a lot of swelling! Ankle sprains are caused by an unnatural twist of the ankle due to a…
How To Treat Carpal Tunnel – Dr. Cool House Calls
September 29, 2014
Carpal Tunnel syndrome is a chronic condition that causes pain in the wrists due to the compression on an important nerve called the median nerve. This nerve runs through the wrist up the forearm. The carpal tunnel houses this nerve along with other tendons. The compression comes from the…
How To Treat Shin Splints – Dr. Cool House Calls
September 15, 2014
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, more commonly known as Shin Splints, is known and dreaded by many athletes. This syndrome most commonly affects runners and dancers alike. It is caused by repetitive stress put on the shins from running and other high impact movements. Shin splints can also be a…
How To Treat Runner’s Knee – Dr. Cool House Calls
September 4, 2014
We are continuing with our blog series this week! For our 2nd installment of injury specific ailments we will be talking about Runner's Knee! Runner's Knee a.k.a. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is one of the more common injuries among runners. It isn’t too detrimental to your overall health, however,…