by injuryadmin | Apr 17, 2011 | TheBig5
This article covers Shin Splints and is provided by Teri Burgess, resident Physiotherapist, from time-to-run Cape Town Shin Splints Definition and Treatment Definition: Inflammation of the muscle attachments and interosseous membranes to the tibia (shin bone) on the...
by injuryadmin | Apr 17, 2011 | TheBig5
This article covers Achilles Tendonitis and is provided by Teri Burgess, resident Physiotherapist, from time-to-run Cape Town Achilles Tendonitis Definition and Treatment Definition: Inflammation of the Achilles tendon. The Achilles is the large tendon connecting the...
by injuryadmin | Apr 14, 2011 | TheBig5
This article covers ITB – iliotibial band syndrome and is provided by Teri Burgess, resident Physiotherapist, from time-to-run Cape Town ITB – iliotibial band syndrome and Treatment Definition: Pain and inflammation on the outside of the knee, where the...
by injuryadmin | Jan 31, 2011 | Articles, Featured
If you’re a runner, the link between training quantity and injury means that total training mileage is an excellent indicator of your injury risk. The more km you accrue per week, the higher your chances of damage. One recent investigation found a marked upswing...
by injuryadmin | Jan 30, 2011 | Articles, Featured
Never mind the physical pain of the injury, the psychic pain of not being able to run can sometimes be even worse. Force yourself to tough it out. It’s very important to come back slowly from an injury, and you shouldn’t rush the process. Cut way back on...