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Running Injury Prevention


The smart ring that helps me sleep better
A review of the Ultrahuman Ring AIR, a smart ring that helped me to improve my sleep and recovery between running sessions.

Maryke Louw
6 min read


Will carbon plate running shoes make you go faster?
We cut through the hype around carbon plate running shoes and look at the research since they have hit the running shoe market in 2017.

Maryke Louw
9 min read


Warm-up for runners who sit all day
Why sitting for extended periods predisposes a runner to injury, and what you can do about - including a pre-run warm-up demo.

Maryke Louw
10 min read


Glute bridge exercises – 4 variations demonstrated
Demos of four glute bridge variations, as well as the benefits of glute bridges, common mistakes, and how to progress your glute bridges.

Maryke Louw
6 min read


How often should you change your running shoes? Signs to look out for
We explain what can go wrong if you continue running in shoes that are past their prime and how to know when it’s time to change them.

Maryke Louw
4 min read


Yes, runners need recovery days, but also recovery weeks
How recovery weeks can help runners to train smarter and avoid injuries.

Maryke Louw
4 min read


Anti-inflammatory drugs for muscle pain and injuries – Why you should think twice
Drawbacks of using anti-inflammatories for muscle pain, whether it’s for an injury or to deal with muscle soreness during or after sport.

Maryke Louw
4 min read


How to prevent knee pain when running
In this article, I discuss the three most common causes of knee pain when running and how you can prevent it. If your knee pain persists or you think you may have a full-blown injury, you may want to check out our quick guide to diagnosis and treatment of knee pain in runners . Remember, if you need more help with an injury, you're welcome to consult one of our physios online via video call. Some of the links in this article are to pages where you can buy products or brands d

Maryke Louw
7 min read


Running blisters – Causes, prevention, and treatment
This article discuss the treatment of running blisters, as well as the causes and how to prevent them.

Maryke Louw
11 min read


How to avoid recurring hamstring injury
In this article, we explain what puts you more at risk of a hamstring injury or re-injury and what you can do to avoid a hamstring strain.

Steph Davies
7 min read


Is it safe for postmenopausal women to start running?
It is possible to start running safely after the menopause. Follow these 5 tips to get the benefits of running through and after menopause.

Maryke Louw
5 min read


Risk factors for stress fractures in runners
The research is still a bit sparse with regards to specific risk factors that may predispose a runner to developing a stress fracture.

Maryke Louw
5 min read


How the menopause affects a runner’s body
How the drop in oestrogen during the menopause can negatively affect a woman’s musculoskeletal system, and what runners can do about it.

Maryke Louw
6 min read


Older runners – How to run strong and injury free
It’s very easy to fall into the trap of thinking that losing your running speed and muscle mass as you age is just part of the natural...

Maryke Louw
6 min read


Training with a niggle injury – When it is OK?
Let’s face it, we’ve all tried training with a niggle injury or two. Sometimes it works, but other times it blows up in your face, and...

Maryke Louw
3 min read


Static stretching vs. dynamic stretching – When to do which
In this article, I discuss the main benefits of static stretching and dynamic stretching as well as how you can decide which type of...

Maryke Louw
5 min read


Exercise after flu or a cold? How to decide
Sports physio Maryke Louw gives some tips on exercise after flu or a cold. When is it safe, and when is it better to wait until you've...

Maryke Louw
3 min read


Gym workout for runners
When people think of exercise, a lot of times running is their first thought. It’s the most simple, in that it can be done anywhere, you...

Maryke Louw
3 min read


Body Hack 4: Tendon Pain
THE BODYHACK SERIES: Body Hack 1: How to look after your joints Body Hack 2: Recipe for strong bones Body Hack 3: How to keep your...

Maryke Louw
6 min read


Body Hack 3: How to keep your muscles happy
THE BODYHACK SERIES: Body Hack 1: How to look after your joints Body Hack 2: Recipe for strong bones Body Hack 3: How to keep your...

Maryke Louw
5 min read
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