To maximise your outcome after a hamstring injury, it is vital to consider how you run and if this is contributing to your risk of injury. We know from research studies that the hamstring is most commonly injured during the terminal swing phase of running where the leg is extending forward preparing the foot for […]
Patellofemoral Pain Patellofemoral Pain affects people of all ages, from adolescents through to the elderly. Unfortunately, prognosis is often considered poor, although this may be the result of clinician’s poor understanding of how best to manage the condition. There are many factors to consider including quadriceps strength and function, foot motion and mobility, muscle flexibility, […]
Hamstring Origin Tendinopathy Hamstring origin tendon pain can be debilitating and is common among runners and even walkers. This short blog post will cover how to identify it and what the key steps to managing it are. How do I know I have it? Pain localized to the sitting bone (see figure below) Pain that […]
In the US alone, 65 million people reported running between 2008 and 2014.3 There is a growing popularity in Australia also. If you want proof of this, head to the MCG in a couple of weeks and watch the countless runners on Melbourne Marathon day. Although popular, running can be risky business. A recent review […]
Recently I discussed the potential detrimental effects cycling can have on your running technique. This seems to have resonated strongly with clinicians, runners and triathletes alike, which is great to see. Ky changes to running mechanics after cycling appear to be an increase in anterior pelvic tilt and hip flexion, both of which increase stress […]
A new patient from earlier this week has prompted this blog. He is a 43 year old presenting with persistent hamstring pain during running. The pain had not responded to other treatment over the past few months including stretching, massage and dry needling. When talking to him, there was clear frustration, especially considering the patient […]
The importance of technique in managing running injuries I treat runners everyday in our physiotherapy clinic. Many of these have had pain which has impacted their ability to run for many years. Often, when they come to me, I am not the first clinician they have consulted with for their running injury. However, too often, […]
Minimalist Footwear I am a clinician who sees running injuries every day. In recent years I have seen many runners turn to minimalist footwear. This popularity has been driven by many in the health and fitness industry pushing potential benefits related to injury and performance. I acknowledge there is much debate of what constitutes minimalist […]