Running blisters – Causes, prevention, and treatmentThis article discuss the treatment of running blisters, as well as the causes and how to prevent them.
How to avoid recurring hamstring injuryIn 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.
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.
Risk factors for stress fractures in runnersThe research is still a bit sparse with regards to specific risk factors that may predispose a runner to developing a stress fracture....
How to safely get back to running / exercise after injuryThere are few things as frustrating as thinking that you’ve gotten rid of an injury just for it to flare back up after a few sessions of...
How the menopause affects a runner’s bodyDuring the different stages of the menopause women experience a dramatic drop in oestrogen levels. Oestrogen has been shown to play an...
How to run strong and injury free as you get olderIt’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...
What niggles can you train through?Let’s face it, we’ve all tried to train with a niggle or two. Sometimes it works, but other times it blows up in your face and you end up...
How to optimise recovery after trainingWhen we exercise our bodies sustain micro-damage. This is normal and needed, but also the reason why your recovery period after a bout of...
When and how should you stretch?In this article I discuss the main benefits of static and dynamic stretches as well as how you can decide which type of stretch is best...
Quick-fire warm-up routine for runners and walkers!Doing a thorough warm-up routine before you exercise or train has been shown to improve performance and reduce injuries. Most runners and...
When can you safely train after a cold or flu?This week online physio Maryke discussed how you should adapt your training when you have cold or flu symptoms and what you can do to...
Gym workout for runnersWhen 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...
Body Hack #4: Tendon PainTHE 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...
Body Hack #3: How to keep your muscles happyTHE 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...
Body Hack #2: Recipe for strong bonesTHE BODY HACK SERIES: Body Hack #1: How to look after your joints Body Hack #2: Recipe for strong bones (this article) Body Hack #3: How...
Body Hack #1: How to look after your jointsTHE BODY HACK SERIES: Body Hack #1: How to look after your joints (this article) Body Hack #2: Recipe for strong bones Body Hack #3: How...
Do compression socks work?In this article I discuss what compression socks are and how they work. I also take a closer look at the current research to find out if,...
How do you cool-down after exercise? Here’s what works.A cool-down includes all the activities that you do in the hour after exercise. It can broadly be divided into an active cool-down and a...
Elements of the perfect warm-upYou’re missing a trick if you don’t do a good warm-up before you run or do sport. Not only does it enhance your performance but it also...
Warm-up, why bother?I can probably count on one hand the number of patients I see in clinic every week who actually do a proper warm-up before they exercise....
Dynamic stretching and its benefitsDynamic stretches weren't even yet a thing when I did my degree in physiotherapy. I still vividly remember the first time that I...
Foam rolling / massage ball for glutes: When to avoid it, when it might be useful, and how to do itThe glutes is an area of the body that responds really well to foam rolling or self-massage using a massage ball (my preferred method) or...
The ultimate guide to foam rollingI’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...
Is your spiky ball or foam roller as effective as a sports massage?The sadistic foam roller has firmly asserted a place for itself in the exercising community. Coaches, physiotherapists and athletes all...
How to use protein to boost running, training and recoveryWith companies keen on selling you their protein powders and protein shakes, it is often difficult to know if nutrition advice on the...
What is the best way to replace fluids after exercise?You may think that the answer to this question is rather obvious….drink lots of water. Well, it is and it isn’t. It is important to get...
Easy 3-step test to know whether you are drinking enough waterMost 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...
Sports and Vitamin D - Injury prevention and performanceVitamin D has been shown to play an active role in bone health, immune function, protein synthesis, muscle function, inflammatory...
How to combat the effect ageing has on our musclesI 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...