Down with Quadriceps Tendonitis

It turns out that it is not a simple Quadriceps Strain. Worse, it is a Quadriceps Tendonitis (QT) – “the inflammation and irritation of the quadriceps tendon.” It is the tendon that connects the large quadriceps muscle to the knee (see picture below taken from a website).  When It Started. I felt the pain hours after [...]

A Heart’s Tale: Sinus Bradycardia and Right Bundle Branch Block

During my month-long sabbatical from running (due to an injury) last December 2008, I also decided to have a complete blood work-up. I had a hunch that I had high levels of uric acid. I consulted the company doctor and after reviewing my medical history, she recommended that I also take an ElectroCardioGram (ECG). (Fortunately, [...]