…and how to avoid them There are 2 main types of cycling injury, those caused by falling off (which we don’t discuss) and the issues caused by overtraining, biomechanical stresses, often due to muscle imbalances, and incorrect bike set-up. It … Continued
More often than not the running style consists of a longer stance time, little drive and lift, low cadence and a generally less economical style. You can often ‘hear’ a non-professional runner coming before you see them – not from … Continued
The Injury It’s not surprising that about 15% of all running injuries strike the foot. With each step your feet absorb a force several times your body weight. While the foot is in motion during running, the plantar fascia, a … Continued
The Injury The Achilles tendon and plantar fascia are energy-absorbing and energy-releasing structures that are working throughout each stride. They absorb the load as your foot impacts the ground (loads are often 3 times your body weight) and convert the … Continued
MEDIAL TIBIAL STRESS SYNDROME (SHIN SPLINTS) IN RUNNERS The Injury Shin splints or shin pain is clinically referred to as medial-tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). It is an umbrella term that often refers to a number of issues involving pain in … Continued
I bet there are very few people that have not sprained their ankle at some point or another. It is one of the most common injuries whether through sport or not. What is surprising is that the way most people … Continued
What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow is a common term for lateral epicondylitis. It refers to pain on the outside of the elbow where the muscles of the forearm attach to the bone. What Causes Tennis? Overuse of the … Continued