by admin-tpr | Jan 28, 2020 | Injury Management Blog
Tendinopathy occurs when there has been excessive loading of a tendon; generally for a prolonged period of time in runners. With Biceps Femoris Tendinopathy at the distal (knee end) of the muscle- this injury generally develops due to an excessive increase in long...
by admin-tpr | Jun 16, 2019 | Uncategorised
What other things can help if you have had a lower limb bone stress reaction and want to return to running safely? In my opinion as a health professional who has seen many runners go through this process, there are a few things we need to get right. ...
by admin-tpr | Jun 16, 2019 | Uncategorised
I have been told my bone density is low – what can I do to help? Include calcium in your diet Recommended levels for adults is 1000Mg of calcium per day. Good sources of calcium include dairy products, almonds, broccoli, kale, and soy products such as...
by admin-tpr | Jun 16, 2019 | Uncategorised
As a health professional who treats many runners, I am very concerned by the number of clients presenting to me with bone stress issues. Certainly females strongly outweigh males with this issue. However it is not only isolated to the chicks. It...
by admin-tpr | Jun 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
Fear. It’s a strong word. Orthopaedic surgery. It’s a big deal. Together they can be a viscous bundle, but one I have seen again and again. When we think of surgery, it’s hard not to think about the worst case scenarios. Perhaps you start to worry...
by admin-tpr | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorised
The importance of rib mobility Our lower rib cage is a neglected part of the human body and its importance on running technique and efficiency. This is something I have become strongly aware of in the last decade focusing on working with runners. You see, our thoracic...
by admin-tpr | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorised
How to build up your calf strength Have you ever wondered about our calf muscles, and what makes some people so susceptible to cramps and others not? Well, we all know our calf muscles are super important for our running speed. Plus, here’s a bit of trivia for you –...
by admin-tpr | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorised
How to perform a Box Jump And how can this help your running? Running can be explained as simply one hop after another, where the calf and the Achilles activate together to create a spring, making us to move forward in a running motion. Therefore, it makes sense that...
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