Lee Miller D.C.

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9536 - 87 Street Edmonton, Alberta T6C 3J1 Phone: (780) 426-6777 Fax: (780) 469-6930

My Posts

• Rib Pain

  Most runners, at some point in time, have had some sort of injury to the ribcage. Usually... 

• Arthritis: What You See…

  …isn’t always what you’ve got. [ad#inPost-Big] One of the more involved... 

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

  Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a particularly common knee injury that affects... 

• Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

  You’ve just finished an heroic workout. You felt no problems during and immediately afterward.... 

• So What’s the Plan?

  “So what’s the plan?” This question was leveled at me after telling a patient that she... 

• Brooks Adrenaline GTS 6 Review

  Overview: This shoe boasts lighter weight without compromising cushioning or durability. AKPC_IDS... 

• The New Balance 1223

  Overview Runners hate heavy shoes. The compromise between stability versus weight and responsiveness... 

• The IOC: Humanitarianism or Hypocrisy?

  Amidst the recent commotion surrounding silencing athletes’ political views at the summer... 

• Calcaneal Fat Pad Injury

  There are many causes of heel pain. One of the less familiar sources of injury to the heel... 

• Ouch, Hamstring Strains

  Wednesday is track day for me. Intervals, anaerobic intensity and intense pain are the order... 

• Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

  You innocently bend over to pick something off the floor and suddenly— low back pain!... 

• Seeking Orthotic/Shoe Harmony?

  You’ve just dropped $300-$500 US on brand spanking new orthotics, popped them into your... 

• Exercise Related Transient Abdominal Pain (ETAP) AKA “Stitches”

  1.What is it? ETAP or stitches are pain in the abdominal area that can occur during certain... 

• Abdominal Muscle Strain

  1. What is it? An abdominal muscle strain is an excessive stretching or tearing of one or... 

• Physically Speaking: Rotator Cuff

  1. What is it? The rotator cuff is made up of the four muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus,... 

• And Now for Something Completely Different: Heel Spurs!

  1. What is it? A heel spur is a bony growth or calcification that begins at the bottom of... 

• Achilles Tendonitis

  1. What is it? The Achilles tendon is the common attachment point for the calf muscles to... 

• Product Review: Saucony ProGrid Hurricane

  Overview: One of the greatest challenges that I have faced in picking a good all around training... 

• The Aerobic System

  In the last article we discussed that ATP, regardless of the type of activity is the energy... 

• A Power Primer

  Article Summary: This is part three of a debate on long run/marathon fueling strategies.... 

• Muscle Cramps

  Article Summary: Describes what muscle cramps are, what brings them on, what the symptoms... 

• Chondromalacia, It’s a Mouthful

  1. What is it? Chondromalacia is the destruction of the cartilage under the kneecap. Normally... 

• Runners Are Sexy

  Sex. Ok there I said it. So what about sex and runners? Bottom line, if you run regularly... 

• Will Run for Money

  We all enjoy the benefits of running and the enhanced quality of life it brings, but wouldn’t... 

• Running Isn’t Sexy

  Back in the 1970′s and 80′s the first aerobic craze hit North America. Kenneth... 

• Pes Anserine … What?

  Pes Anserine Bursitis/Tendonitis, that’s what. 1. What is it? This injury occurs where... 

• Iliotibial Band Syndrome: What is It and Why You Should Care

  1. What is it? The iliotibial band (ITB) is a sheet of fibrous tissue that extends from the... 

• Shin Bone’s Connected to the …

  1. What are “shin splints”? Shin splints are overuse injuries that occur in the... 

• Doggone It!

  Imagine if you will an idyllic trail run. There you are, no one else around, the sounds of... 

• Patience with Patients

  I see quite a few runners in my practice, and it appears that they are comforted by the fact... 

• Ouch, My Ankle!

  Let’s talk about ankle sprains. 1. What is an ankle sprain? A sprain injury occurs when... 

• Photos of the Week: N (ice) Run

  Here are some photos of Whitemud Creek (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) in the winter. The creek... 

• Reflections on Running

  It’s the holiday season, and like most people at this time of year, a bit of reflection... 

• Yet Another Reason to Use a Heart Rate Monitor

  This is a true story. It is not intended to scare people, but to make people aware of the... 

• Let It Snow!

  Here in the Great White North, runners in Alberta, Canada, have endured the second greatest... 

• A Foot Fracture That Wasn’t

  This is an interesting case of a triathlete who was ramping up his training for a half-ironman... 

• Exercise Induced Asthma

  1. What is it? Exercise induced asthma (EIA) is irritation and swelling of the airways along... 

• The Myth of the Perfect Training Program

  With all due respect to the myriad of training programs that appear in the pages of running... 

• Sports Injuries Revisited

  Most runners at some point in their training will be affected by an injury. Injuries can range... 

• Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain Syndrome)

  1. What is it? The plantar fascia is a band of fibrous tissue at the bottom of the foot extending... 

• Dragon Boating for Runners (Yes, I am serious)

  So you are 20 plus years older and 40 pounds heavier (it’s the weight training—I swear!)... 

• The Case of the Mysterious Hip Injury

  This is a case where I treated an experienced marathoner for an injury, and despite the treatment... 

• The Story of My Calves

  It’s time to set the time machine back about 23 years. I had been fighting off a lower-body... 

• 8 Things Not to Do

  What follows is a compendium of what not to do when you are racing or training. There are... 

• Get Your Weight Training On!

  Runners are not the most muscle bound of athletes, but we do need our fair share to keep us... 

• The Top 5 Tips for Buying Running Shoes

  I often encounter patients who have difficulty in finding the right shoes. Here are some suggestions... 

• Overtraining: Obvious or Insidious

  Flat and tired. These are two things you don’t want to feel going into a race, but more... 

• Stressed About Stress Fractures

  1.What exactly is a stress fracture? A stress fracture occurs where there is an inability... 

• Running Physiology: A Cascade of Changes

  See the related article: “Turn Down That Stereo!” ————————- Why...