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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…
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…
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…
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…
Best Footwear and Foot Care Tips for Summer Walks Advice from a Podiatrist and outdoor fitness addict! Summer is a wonderful time to explore footpaths, hills, and countryside trails—but to walk comfortably and avoid injury, choosing the right footwear is essential. Whether you are setting off on a weekend ramble, a hillwalking expedition, or…
Should You Still Be Static Stretching? What the Science Says If you are a runner, a walker, or someone who leads an active lifestyle, you have probably been advised at some point to stretch before exercise. But is static stretching still recommended, and does it really help to prevent injuries or improve performance?…
Running – How Much Running is Too Much? Understanding the Fine Line Between Progress and Overload As runners we want to do our best, and the thrill of a personal best or the satisfaction of finishing a hard session can become addictive. The more we run, the better we get, up to a point.…
Need help with an ingrown toe nail? Give us a call Cutting a ‘V’ in your toe nail will not help your ingrown toe nail! Cutting a “V” shape in the toenail is a common but completely ineffective method for treating ingrown toenails. Here’s why it does not work and why this myth persists:…
Tibialis Posterior Tendon: Why It Matters for Runners and How to Prevent Injury The Tibialis Posterior tendon plays a vital role in foot stability, particularly in runners and active individuals. When functioning well, it helps maintain arch support and controls foot motion. However, when injured, it can cause significant discomfort and long-term structural changes.…
Why you shouldn’t be doing static stretches before a run At almost every Park run I see runners leaning against a tree stretching their calf or pulling their leg up behind them to stretch the quads before the run starts. It looks pro, however you m ay be surprised to hear that static stretching before…
