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Are you ready for the Tonbridge Half Marathon?
The Tonbridge Half Marathon is getting closer. Or maybe another big running event you have signed up for? By now most of your training is behind you. You may have spent the past few months gradually increasing your mileage, fitting runs around work and family life and perhaps wondering at times why you signed up…
Read MoreTight calf muscles. Why it matters and what to do.
Tight calf muscles. Why it matters and what to do. Do your calf muscles always feel tight? Perhaps you go for a run or a long walk and afterwards you feel as though your calves need stretching. The obvious answer seems to be: I’ve got tight calf muscles, so I need to stretch them. But…
Read MoreDo I need a Gait Analysis?
Book your Gait Analysis here Do I need a gait analysis? The aim of a gait analysis is to identify if the way you walk and run is contributing to or increasing your risk of injury. Movement patterns such as excessive rolling in of the foot, or pronation, and instability at the hips…
Read MoreWhy the Front of Your Foot Hurts When Running or Walking (And What to Do About It)
Forefoot pain? Book an appointment now Why the Front of Your Foot Hurts When Running or Walking (And What to Do About It) Pain in the front of your foot can be frustrating, especially when it starts to affect your running or your daily walks. Many people search for answers, only to find that forefoot…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Running Injuries and How Gait Analysis Can Help You Recover
Common Causes of Running Injuries and How Gait Analysis Can Help You Recover Introduction Running injuries are rarely random — there is almost always an underlying cause, often more than one. In my running injury clinics, I regularly see patterns and contributing factors that affect runners of all abilities. In this article I will share…
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