Posts Tagged ‘Running injury’
Are you sure it’s your Achilles?
Recently I have had a couple of runners call in, both claiming to have problems with their Achilles tendon, and in both cases it wasn’t that at all! Very reasonable assumptions from them as the pain was in that area, but a careful taking of the injury history followed by a detailed examination revealed…
Read MoreWhen and how to return to running after an injury
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 MoreIs the way I run increasing my risk of injury?
Is the way I run increasing my risk of injury? Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a perfect running technique that would guarantee you to stay injury free, even better if it was easy? There is no shortage of books, online courses and running gurus out there all advocating that their…
Read MorePlantar Plate Tear. Your questions answered.
Plantar Plate Tear. Your questions answered. Introduction: Plantar plate tear is a common injury that affects the ligament in the ball of the foot, leading to pain, instability, and discomfort. This injury which almost nobody will have heard of (unless you have had it!) is actually quite a common foot problem that I…
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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