How Running at Altitude Affects Conditioning

Altitude Conditioning - Woman running in mountains

Completing a marathon is an amazing feat. For many, it’s the challenge of a lifetime. And training for a marathon is difficult enough. Now imagine running those 26.2 miles at altitude. Each year, scores of athletes do just that, taking to some of the world’s highest, driest locales for the ultimate running challenge. There’s the…

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How Unweighting Can Help Treat Knee Osteoarthritis

Unweighting for knee OA

The ways we develop osteoarthritis of the knee are many. There’s the sports we play, the jobs we hold. For most of us, though, knee osteoarthritis develops as we age. Who knew that knee cartilage had an expiration date? Osteoarthritis is typically characterized by chronic pain, swelling, and stiffness. And it can limit our range…

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