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What are the chances of rupturing your Achilles?
A question I am often asked by patients presenting with Achilles tendon pain is, “Will my tendon snap if I keep running on it?” In fact fear of Achilles tendon rupture is one of the main reasons that active people stop exercising after an Achilles tendon injury. But are those fears justified? As always,…
Read MoreHow to avoid repetitive strain injuries when running
Repetitive strain injuries are the most common type of injury in running. The nature of running is repetitive involving a similar footstrike pattern over time and distance. This repetitive strain to the musculoskeletal system can increase the risk of injury over time and distance. So how can you reduce the risk of repetitive…
Read MoreSports Injuries in Children
Sports Injuries in Children Just like us, children who are active and involved in sport are likely to get an injury at some point. Running, jumping, climbing, hopping and skipping are all activities that place loads on the musculoskeletal system and from time-to-time injuries will happen. However, unlike adults, children recover quickly and in…
Read MoreHow many pairs of running shoes do you own?
How many pairs of running shoes do you own? I have a front porch full of running shoes of various kinds and various states of wear and tear which I use for different types of running. I have lost count of how many exactly but my wife will probably say too many! It really depends…
Read MoreStress Fractures – The Facts
Stress fractures – The facts Stress fractures occur when there is a small hairline crack in the bone, usually in the lower limb. Common sites are the foot and shin, or tibia. Unlike common fractures, which are caused by a sudden impact, stress fractures are caused by overuse and are therefore most common in athletes…
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