Posts by Tim
Gait retraining? What are the benefits?
What are the benefits of gait retraining and can it reduce the risk of injury? The idea behind gait retraining is to change elements of your running gait technique or style in order to effect a change, leading either to improvements in performance or a reduction in the risk of injury. As runners we are…
Read MoreLet’s talk about – Ankle Sprains
What is an ankle sprain? An ankle sprain happens when the foot rolls out excessively, causing the supporting ligaments on the outside of the ankle to stretch and tear. This usually happens when walking on uneven ground or participating in sports. How do I know if I’ve got one? There will usually be a…
Read MoreAre you sure it’s your Achilles?
Recently I have had a couple of runners call in, both claiming to have problems with their Achilles tendon, and in both cases it wasn’t that at all! Very reasonable assumptions from them as the pain was in that area, but a careful taking of the injury history followed by a detailed examination revealed…
Read MoreWhen and how to return to running after an injury
When and how to return to running after a running injury How do I get there from here? A common concern expressed by injured runners I see is how to manage their recovery back to running after a lay off. Obviously it is not sensible to go straight back to preinjury levels of running,…
Read MoreIs the way I run increasing my risk of injury?
Is the way I run increasing my risk of injury? Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a perfect running technique that would guarantee you to stay injury free, even better if it was easy? There is no shortage of books, online courses and running gurus out there all advocating that their…
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