Anatomical Factors
On landing, the foot distributes the weight and prepares to propel the leg forward via various mechanisms… [more]
Causes of Foot Injuries
The causes of foot injuries in running are factors which are influenced by the distribution of load,… [more]
Minimise impact to reduce injury risk
Injuries are the pits. The physical part is bad enough, but mentally they can be even worse. Half of… [more]
How to regain your fitness
How to regain your fitness after injury or illness The quickest way to get your fitness back after… [more]
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Causes of Foot Injuries
The causes of foot injuries in running are factors which are influenced by the distribution of load, including anatomical factors, body weight, shoes, surface, training program and technique. … [Read More...]
Anatomical Factors
On landing, the foot distributes the weight and prepares to propel the leg forward via various mechanisms that contribute to the movement of running. Before this takes place the normal anatomical structure of the foot can go through various deviations which are appropriate to each individual. … [Read More...]
Treatment of recurrent hamstring strains
Injuries to the hamstrings are the most common soft tissue injuries to the thigh. Symptoms of a hamstring strain include pain, muscle spasm, swelling, and inhibition of movement. Treatment of acute injury stop running, especially in the case of severe pain if pain is mild, then reduce training load and … [Read More...]
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On landing, the foot distributes the weight and prepares to propel the leg forward via … [More...]
The causes of foot injuries in running are factors which are influenced by the … [More...]
Injuries are the pits. The physical part is bad enough, but mentally they can be even … [More...]
Rest; Ice; Compression; Elevation … [More...]
How to regain your fitness after injury or illness The quickest way to get your … [More...]
This article is provided by Teri Burgess, resident Physiotherapist from Time-to-Run Cape … [More...]
Injuries to the hamstrings are the most common soft tissue injuries to the thigh. Symptoms … [More...]
In this article I want to discuss the idea that an injury, if it is treated and acted on … [More...]
It is a major challenge to discuss in detail the nature and treatment of all running … [More...]
Many runners have had the experience of having a peaceful night of sleep interrupted … [More...]
The Big5 – Most Common Running Injuries
Plantar fasciitis Definition: An inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick fibrous band … [More...]
Runner's knee - chondromalacia Definition: A softening or wearing away and cracking of … [More...]
Shin splints Definition: Inflammation of the muscle attachments and interosseous … [More...]
Achilles tendonitis Definition: Inflammation of the Achilles tendon.The Achilles is the … [More...]
Iliotibial Band Syndrome - ITB Definition: Pain and inflammation on the outside of the … [More...]
Hamstring Injuries
Injuries to the hamstrings are the most common soft tissue injuries to the thigh. Symptoms … [Read More...]
Musculoskeletal imbalances Any breakdown in the effective function of the legs and … [Read More...]
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