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Is 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…

Plantar 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…

Is 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…

How 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…

How many pairs of running shoes do you own?

How many pairs of running shoes do you own? I have a front porch full of running shoes of various kinds and various states of wear and tear which I use for different types of running. I have lost count of how many exactly but my wife will probably say too many! It really depends…