Sport Factory Blog

Running is weight bearing and involves high compressive forces many times your body weight. The eccentric (lengthening) muscle contractions involved with running are also very hard on your body, and … read more

When an athlete sustains an injury, the body produces pain as a way to get the athlete to stop doing what is causing it damage. Inflammation creates a feedback loop “turning off” muscle fibers and … read more

The fall and winter is a common time for athletes to wrap up their race season. It is also good to take some time off and let your body recuperate from the rigors of high intensity training and raci … read more

No swimmer works hard, swimming lap after lap, just to get injured. But that may be the cause of swimmer's shoulder. Lap after lap, done with the wrong swimming technique, too often or too fast. USA … read more