Running

Strength Setbacks After Youth Knee Injuries

Knee injuries are common in young athletes, but did you know the effects can last much longer than expected?A recent study followed teenagers with sport-related knee injuries over a 2 year period. They found that even after rehab, the injured leg often stays weaker than the uninjured one, for up to 24 months.The study also …

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Advice If You Are Training For A Marathon

Running is currently on brand! And marathons are a great way to showcase your training and stay on track. So as a physiotherapy clinic, we are bringing you some advice on how to prepare and train for a marathon!1. Training plan with Optimal LoadingThe average timeline to prepare for a marathon is 3 months, however, …

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How Runners Can Prevent Injuries With Hip & Core Exercises

One of the things all runners want to do is to reduce injuries and reduce time away from running.A recent study compared three programs to reduce lower limb injuries in runners. The three programs were;1. hip and core strength group2. ankle and foot strength group3. static stretching groupResults found that doing 20 to 35 minutes of …

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