Active Podiatry Blog Posts
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.…
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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: Why Cutting a “V” in the Toenail Does NOT Help The…
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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.…
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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…
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Why is the layering system important for outdoor walking and running? Put very simply, the layering system of clothing traps pockets of warm air in between the layers of clothing, regulating body temperature when on the move. You can then easily regulate body temperature with zips, removing and adding layers. Let’s take a deeper dive…
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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…
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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. …
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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…
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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…
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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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