Posts Tagged ‘running injuries’
When and how to return to running after a running injury How do I get there from here? A common concern expressed by injured runners I see is how to manage their recovery back to running after a lay off. Obviously it is not sensible to go straight back to preinjury levels of running,…
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 MoreWill a running analysis help me to avoid injury?
We all move differently. Biological variation is the norm and varying movement and posture protects our bodies from repetitive strain over time. Running, however, is a repetitive activity involving high impact forces through the musculoskeletal system over varying distances. This is particularly the case when running on roads or pavements where there is little variety…
Read MoreActive Podiatry News! July Update
Active Podiatry July Update Contents Lockdown overuse injuries More on PPE Sandals without the guilt New opening hours Shin splints survival kit Shout out for local businesses Lockdown overuse injuries Since the easing of lockdown things have been busy at Active Podiatry with lots of bookings in the past few weeks…
Read More5 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…
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