Have you ever heard someone say,“Stop running or you’ll wear your knees out!” We hear this idea from our clients all the time.The thing is current scientific evidence consistently shows there is no association between walking, running and common recreational sports and the progression of knee osteoarthritis.So we don’t believe running will “wear out” your knees.Other risk factors like …
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 …
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, …
Approximately 22 million Australians live with osteoarthritis (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2018) Almost every day we treat clients who have osteoarthritis in a joint of their body. Osteoarthritis is the “wear and tear” arthritis that can build up in the body.The good news is that there is a lot we can do to help …
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If you are experiencing some form of muscle tightness, foam rolling regularly can be a great help in relieving tension and keeping your body performing at it’s best. Foam rolling can help keep you able to exercise regularly, generally feel better, increase your motivation to work out and lower your high risk of injury. Therefore enabling you to …
A recent study has shown that exercising regularly can actually make your body less sensitive to pain. We all know that exercising regularly is beneficial for our health and fitness however many of us do not realize that it also plays a role in minimizing pain sensitivity.A new compilation of a number of studies researching …
You’ve just finished a big run. Think City to Surf, a Fun Run (Pub to Pub) or a Park Run. Sweaty and exhausted from running up and down all the hills your legs feel like jelly and you’re questioning when the “runners high” will kick in. You had a nice little warm-up before the event …
