Tim, Author at Active Podiatry

5 ways to fix your shin splints

Shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, is a common complaint in runners that can be hard to get rid of. The tibia, along with its smaller companion the fibula, is the long bone that runs from the knee to the ankle and is an important shock absorber in running as it bends in…

Active Podiatry Up and Running Again!

We are now fully open again following advice from the College of Podiatry, my professional body, and the government. Of course we are not back to normal yet and still need to ‘stay alert’. With that in mind we have put in place some extra protective measures at Active to reduce the risk of infection…

Bunions – The Facts

Are your bunions bothering you? Bunions are an acquired deformity of the big toe joint which can be very painful in certain shoes and reduce your efficiency in running and walking. They are caused by a gradual drifting of the big toe towards the minor toes, causing an increased angle in the…

Maintaining Your Running Fitness And Avoiding Injury During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Without a doubt we are living in difficult times with the current Covid-19 pandemic, and it is sometimes hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but this crisis will pass, and we will be able to go back to do the things we love to do in the company of…

They Think It’s All Over – It Is Now…..

They Think Its All Over – It Is Now…… Well, can’t say I didn’t see it coming, and here we are. No London Marathon this Spring, postponed to, fingers crossed, October, a chiller prospect perhaps, but we may appreciate a giant street party after all the bad stuff we are going to have to get…