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The glutes is an area of the body that responds really well to foam rolling or self-massage using a massage ball (my preferred method)....

I’ve received so many questions about foam rolling recently that I thought it might just save me some time if I wrote a blog post that answers all the questions you may have. In this post I’ve taken a look at the most recent research to find out what foam rolling works for, what the best methods are and why, for some cases, it doesn’t seem to work at all. In this article: What does foam rolling work for? Why foam rolling is sometimes not effective How to foam roll for best

The sadistic foam roller has firmly asserted a place for itself in the exercising community. Coaches, physiotherapists and athletes all...

We take a look at the research into using protein for recovery after running and to speed up injury healing.

Most people, when asked how much fluid they should drink in a day, will say 6 to 8 glasses. This is also the message being shouted out in...

Researchers have started investigating Vitamin D's influence on athletic performance and injury prevention.

I don’t know about you, but I’m steadily becoming more and more paranoid about growing older (maybe it’s the fact that I’m turning 40...

Most runners that I speak to know that they should be doing strength training to help prevent injuries, but very few of them actually follow a regular strength training programme. Reasons for avoiding it include not having time, not knowing what to do or my own personal one: “I just find it boring!” The problem is that, as a physio who regularly treats running injuries, I know that having a good base strength is essential for me to reduce my chances of injury. That’s why I’ve

Chances are that if you run or play any sports that requires a bit of running, you would have experienced discomfort in your calves at...

The quadriceps is the large muscle group at the front of your thigh. Weakness and/or inflexibility of the quads can lead to a variety of...

In this article I discuss what causes hamstring injuries and give you some practical tips and exercises to prevent them. It’s a summary...

The gluteus maximus muscle is the largest muscle in your bum. It not only propels you forward, but also plays an important role in hip...

The Gluteus Medius muscle is one of the key muscles when it comes to injury prevention and plays an important role in core stability ....

In this article I summarise the main points from the second episode of the Injury Prevention series which is all about core stability and...

The majority of running injuries that I see in practice fall into two groups. The first is caused by a weakness somewhere and could have...

It’s really important to understand that the act of sitting, as such, is NOT bad for your back. It is only when you sit for too long or...

This taping technique works really well for any injury that’s caused by over-pronation e.g. shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) or tib post tendinopathy. However, taping is only part of the treatment. You should also strengthen the muscles around your hips and ankle. Need more help with your injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at SIP online via video call for an assessment of your injury and a tailored treatment plan. About the Author Maryke Louw is a

Foam rolling can be great to loosen off your calves when they’re tight from training. But there are times when foam rolling can actually...

There are a multitude of strengthening exercises that you can do for knee pain, but the leg press machine is by far my favourite exercise...

Injury usually has a way of striking just as you feel you’re on a roll or you’re finally in sight of your goal. I’m very familiar with...