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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…
Read MoreActive 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…
Read MoreMaintaining 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…
Read MoreFix Your Foot Pain!
Up to 80% of the population will suffer from foot and ankle pain at some point in their lives. Whether caused by a sporting injury, a painful corn or an ingrown toe nail, foot and ankle pain can stop us from doing the exercise activites we love, whether that is going for a run, a…
Read MoreShockwave Therapy – How it can fix your foot pain fast
What is extracorporeal shockwave therapy? Are you suffering from heel pain or Achilles tendon pain that simply won’t go away or keeps coming back? Maybe you have tried everything and have given up hope? Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a highly effective treatment for stubborn muscle and tendon injuries where other treatments have failed.…
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