by Dr. Veronica Jow | Feb 16, 2026 | Sports Injuries
Key takeaways Plantar fasciitis in runners is usually a load and capacity issue. It often flares when mileage, hills, or intensity increase faster than your foot can adapt. The best long term fix is strength. Calf endurance and foot muscle strength reduce strain on...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Feb 16, 2026 | Sports Injuries
Key takeaways Achilles pain in runners is usually a load and capacity problem. It often flares when training increases faster than the tendon can adapt. Most Achilles issues respond best to progressive strengthening, not just rest or stretching. Calf strength and...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Feb 11, 2026 | Sports Injuries
Key takeaways Most beginner running injuries come from doing too much too soon, not from being “bad at running.” Run walk intervals and truly easy runs help your body adapt while lowering stress on joints and tendons. Strength training for hips, calves, and core is...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jan 26, 2026 | Sports Injuries
Key takeaways Lower back pain in golfers is often a mechanics problem, not a damage problem. When hips or the upper back do not rotate well, the low back tends to compensate. Most flare ups start with a load spike. A golf trip, a sudden jump in range time, or swinging...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jan 18, 2026 | Sports Injuries
Key Takeaways Pickleball injuries often arise from repetitive motion, sudden directional changes, and movement imbalances that place stress on joints and soft tissues. Shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, and lower back pain are among the most common complaints because of...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jan 10, 2026 | Sports Injuries
Key Takeaways Cross-training with ballet, Pilates, and strength training builds better balance, control, and muscle coordination, reducing injury risk. Ballet improves posture, alignment, and body awareness, which directly supports safer movement patterns in sport....
