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Quick and Easy Running Warm-up Exercises
A warmup is a great way to prime the body and if you are like me, you want something that is easy; a go to routine that you can complete in 2-3 minutes or less before any run. Try these 4 exercises and you’ll be sure to feel prepared for any run! First Exercise is...
SHIN PAIN
Running injuries are a pest and can be incredibly frustrating when they stop you from staying active and doing the thing you love to do. We’ve gone through the common knee injuries; Runner’s knee and IT band syndrome and then covered Achilles Tendinitis. The next...
RUNNING INJURIES SERIES – LATERAL KNEE PAIN
Running injuries are a pest and can be incredibly frustrating when they stop you from staying active and doing the thing you love to do. The first blog in this series talked about Runners Knee, which is one of the most common knee related running injuries in the...
RUNNING INJURIES SERIES – ACHILLES PAIN
Running injuries are a pest and can be incredibly frustrating when they stop you from staying active and doing the thing you love to do. The first blog in this series talked about knee pain when running and explored Runners knee and IT band syndrome. The knee isn’t...
Running Injuries Series – Knee Pain
Running injuries are a pest and can be incredibly frustrating when they stop you from staying active and doing the thing you love to do. While majority of all running injuries come down to repetitive stress and loading, acute injuries like sprains and strains can...
Running Injuries and the Value of a Running Assessment
If there is one thing we know, it’s that people love running! Whether it’s just on the weekend or as a dedicated runner, it can be a very fulfilling, but also a very challenging. Your desire to move faster and more efficiently can create stresses on your body that...
Shin Splints
With the big uptick in people using running as their key form of activity during these COVID times, we are starting to see flurry of shin splint and stress reaction cases pop up in the clinic. What exactly are shin splints and how do they arise? Shin splints are...
Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles Tendinopathy Common in runners and people who participate in sports that require lots of jumping, Achilles Tendinopathy (AT) can cause debilitating pain and result in a significant restriction in daily living. So what is a tendinopathy? And how does it...
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a common issue seen in runners, or those who have recently started up a running program. This is not to say that it is ONLY seen in runners, but generally those that have lots of repetitive knee bending and straightening can present...
Running Shoes
With the City To Surf coming up fast and many of you have started preparation and running program but have you had a look at your footwear. Here are some simple tips to pick the right shoe for you! What’s the best shoe for you? Well, that depends on a rand of...