Posts Tagged ‘gait analysis’
Best Footwear and Foot Care Tips for Summer Walks
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…
Read MoreTibialis Posterior Tendon: Why it Matters for Runners and How to Prevent Injury
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.…
Read MoreDo I need a Gait Analysis?
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 due to hip muscle weakness, can…
Read MoreGait retraining? What are the benefits?
What are the benefits of gait retraining and can it reduce the risk of injury? The idea behind gait retraining is to change elements of your running gait technique or style in order to effect a change, leading either to improvements in performance or a reduction in the risk of injury. As runners we are…
Read MoreIs it ok to run when I am injured?
We’ve all seen the memes and cartoons doing the rounds of social media, and it’s become a bit of a trope amongst injured runners but, joking apart, it’s a fair question isn’t it? When can I run again is first and foremost on the mind of any runner who is unable to run due…
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