Recurrent Hamstring injuries

Recurrent Hamstring injuries

This article is provided by Teri Burgess, resident Physiotherapist from Time-to-Run Cape Town, covering Recurrent Hamstring injuries. Teri is also the contributor of the hugely popular article, covering the 5 most common running injuries, aptly named The BIG Five....
Treatment of recurrent hamstring strains

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 hamstring injury stop running, especially in the case of severe pain...
The Gift of an Injury

The Gift of an Injury

In this article I want to discuss the idea that an injury, if it is treated and acted on in the right way, can actually be a gift to runners. Some of you may wonder how one can possibly see an injury as a gift, when being injured can be the most annoying, and...
Your Approach to Injury Treatment

Your Approach to Injury Treatment

How you approach your Injury Treatment, can be your salvation when it comes to recovery. It is a major challenge to discuss in detail the nature and treatment of all running injuries. Knowing the cause and providing detailed information regarding the treatment of...
Leg and Foot Cramps

Leg and Foot Cramps

Many runners have had the experience of having a peaceful night of sleep interrupted suddenly and without warning by a severe cramp in some part of their leg or foot, and to make matters worse there is often residual pain even after the cramping has disappeared....