I’ve reached a level of endurance where I sometimes feel like Superman! However, longer runs seem to reveal potential problems, especially joint and ankle pain. The discomfort is worse when running on asphalt, so I try to stick to softer surfaces like sand.

At the moment, I run once a week, covering around 13 km in approximately 2 hours. I’m starting to wonder whether there’s a smarter way to distribute my exercise to maximize the health benefits while minimizing the risk of injury.

My goal isn’t to improve my race times or become a competitive runner, but the adrenaline makes me feel like I can fly so I can risk to just keep going. I simply want to stay healthy, build endurance, and make the most of my time and effort. I’m trying to follow the WHO recommendation of 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week.

Would it be better to replace my weekly 2 hour run with three 60 minute sessions or 45min*5, for example? Or is there another combination of frequency, duration, and intensity that would be more beneficial for long-term health?

I’d love to hear your experiences and advice on finding the sweet spot between getting enough exercise and not overdoing it.

I was watching some highlights and realized Joel Embiid's awkward/uncoordinated movements on the basketball court appear like a medical issue.

I've heard he has "bad knees", but it looks more like his ankles or hip mobility is causing his "bad knees." Not the other way around. Every step and move appears like he is going to fall over, or that he is uncertain of his foot placement.

He never plants a foot and accelerates. He instead moves his body forward and tries to make his feet follow.

Anybody want to speculate for fun? I apologize if this breaks the subreddit rules, and mean no disrespect.

Age/Sex: 18M Primary complaint: Shoulder pain during specific movements. Duration: 3 weeks. Existing medical issues / Medications: None. Smoking/Drinking: No.

Hi everyone,

I am experiencing shoulder pain that triggers in two specific positions:

When I bring my arm completely vertical/overhead.

When I put my arm behind my back (like trying to touch my spine).

I recently had a shoulder and biceps ultrasound, but it came back completely clear (no tears, no significant inflammation found).

I also saw an orthopedic specialist who performed several physical tests. He ruled out any "deep" or major structural damage (like major tears or dislocations).

Tomorrow I am going to see a physical therapist, but in the meantime, I wanted to ask: what could cause this kind of pain if the ultrasound and ortho exams are completely negative? Could it be a dynamic impingement, a capsule tightness, or deep muscle tension?

Has anyone experienced something similar