Sports Podiatry Information
How to stay active over Christmas
How to stay active over Christmas ‘Tis the season to be merry.’ And Christmas can certainly be a challenge for those of us who like to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle. General busyness and the demands of family etc, can tend to push fitness to the bottom of the pile. Combine that with…
Read MoreIs it OK to run every day?
WhyruneverydayW Why run every day? This January I am taking part once again in the Run 31 Challenge to raise funds for the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance. Throughout January I aim to run every single day, hoping to increase my fitness and raise funds for the Air Ambulance. …
Read MoreWhy would you run in the rain?
Why would you run in the rain? “Are you mad?” A question often asked by my non running friends! And to be fair I do know a few fair-weather runners who retreat to the indoor ‘dreadmill’ on rainy days. But we live in England, and there is a lot of rain here! So limiting your…
Read MoreWhat Causes Black Toenails And How To Prevent Them
What causes black toenails? Unless you are a Goth who paints their toenails black, the most likely cause of a black toenail is repetitive trauma to the toes during running, walking and other active sports. The black discolouration you can see is bruising to the nail bed caused by the nail lifting from the nail…
Read MoreIs it ok to run with lower back pain
Is running a good idea if you have lower back pain? It was a few weeks before the London Marathon and I was in big trouble. My training had gone well so far, but after doing a long run with some friends at a faster pace than I was used to, my back completely…
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