by Dr. Veronica Jow | Mar 2, 2026 | Sports Injuries
Key takeaways Tennis elbow is usually a tendon overload problem from repetitive gripping and wrist extension, not just a tennis injury. The best long term fix is progressive strengthening and smart load management, not only rest or stretching. Braces can help short...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Feb 23, 2026 | Sports Injuries
Key takeaways: Front of knee pain from running is most often runner’s knee, also called patellofemoral pain syndrome. It usually flares from training load spikes plus strength or control gaps, not from one single bad run. Smart modifications plus consistent strength...
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...
