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...
Stress fractures can be avoided

Stress fractures can be avoided

Stress fractures can be avoided Do not be fooled into thinking that your injury is a stress fracture only if you are unable to run. Many runners could avoid stress fractures if they would only take notice of a pain in the legs after a run. At this point it’s possible...
Plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis

This article covers Plantar Fasciitis and is provided by Teri Burgess, resident Physiotherapist, from time-to-run Cape Town Plantar Fasciitis Definition and Treatment Definition: An inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick fibrous band of tissue in the bottom of...
Shin Splints Treatment

Shin Splints Treatment

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...