Shailesh Sharma

After completing a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences at The School of Health and Allied Sciences, Pokhara University, Nepal, Shailesh started teaching at various pharmacy colleges in Nepal. After 8 years in pharmacy academics, he decided to change course to medical writing. For the last 5 years, he has helped companies with his evidence-based articles targeted at non-medical audiences. He is adept at writing and editing informative sports health articles for the consumer as well as patient education materials. Currently, he is working as a writer/reviewer for SportsMD Media Inc. as well as Pathway Inc. When he gets the chance, he enjoys digging into the latest sports medicine research findings and ensures that he properly educates people who are engaged in sports or athletic activities.

Eating Before and Afer Exercise

Fueling Tips for Single and Double Workouts As one coach aptly stated, “Too many athletes show up for training, but they don’t show up for meals. They might as well not show up for training.” So true! Pre-exercise fueling makes a big difference in terms of how well athletes can enhance their performance. Food eaten…

Common Running Injuries And How To Treat Them

Running is one of the most popular exercises that people use to stay fit. It’s a relatively low-impact option compared to some of the other physical activities that you can choose from, but injuries can still occur. Studies have found that lower extremity running injuries can range in prevalence from about 19.4% up to as…

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Stress Fractures in the Lower Extremity

By Terry Zeigler, EdD, ATC Lower extremity stress fractures are common injuries in the world of sports especially in athletes whose sports require a significant amount of jumping and running. According to Bahl and Maehlum (2004), up to 50% of all stress fractures occur in the tibia or fibula (two bones of the lower leg).…

Inner Knee Pain While Running? Could Be A MCL Sprain

MCL sprain is a common knee injury, especially among runners. Learn what to do if you have one and when you can return to play. What is MCL? MCL (medial collateral ligament) is a thick band of elastic tissue on the inner side of the knee. It connects the thigh bone and the shin…

Runners Are You Training Your Gut?

Runners tend to do a good job of training their muscles, heart and lungs. But some of them (particularly endurance athletes and those in running sports) commonly fail to train their gut. As one marathoner reported, “I was so afraid of getting diarrhea during long training runs that I did not eat or drink anything…

Peanut Butter. One of the Best Foods for Runners

In my humble opinion, peanut butter (PB) is one of the best sports foods around. Not only is it yummy, it is also health-promoting and performance enhancing. A review of the research on peanuts validates why I routinely choose to enjoy two (!) PB sandwiches a day: one for lunch and the other to curb…

How Much Sleep Do Runners Need?

Both empirical and scientific evidence shows that the more physically active you are, the more sleep you need. As such, runners sleep requirements are higher than those for an average person. Highlights Anyone preparing for a race needs more than 8 hours of quality sleep each night. Runners can lower their risk of injury by…

Eating Before Running

Runners of all ages and abilities commonly ask me what they should they be eating before running or during and after a competitive event: When should I eat before the 10K: 2, 3 or 4 hours beforehand? How many gels should I take during a half-marathon? What’s best to eat for recovery after a marathon?…

Marathon Matt: How to Breathe When Running

by Matt Forsman a.k.a Marathon Matt, SportMe Run Trainer According to exercise data, 60 million Americans ran, jogged, or went trail running in 2017. The same statistics project that in 2019 nearly 3.3 million American households will take part in running a marathon event in the country. If you rank yourself among those 60 million, there’s science…

Nutrition For Injury Recovery

Nutrition for injury recovery is often overlooked but a key element to faster recovery. Lets face it, athletes get injured and it’s part of the deal. Be it a torn ACL, Achilles tendonitis, or a pulled muscle, the questions arise: What can I eat to recover faster? Would more vitamins be helpful? What about collagen…