Is Your Winter âBase Mileâ Training Masking a Stress Fracture or Bone Stress Injury?
January. New shoes. Big plans. Bigger mileage – Bone Stress Injury . For many runners, January isnât just the start of a new year; itâs the start of Marathon Season. With the London and Brighton marathons looming in April, the âbase mileâ phase is in full swing. The goal is simple; build an aerobic engine […]
Why Treatment and Care Still Matter In Modern Physiotherapy
Change Is Not the Same as Progress Modern Physiotherapy is evolving quickly. Some of that change is welcome. Some of it is unavoidable. And some of it deserves closer scrutiny. Over the last decade, physiotherapy provision has shifted dramatically, particularly within the NHS and increasingly within private and insurance-funded care. Appointments are shorter. Waiting lists […]
Understanding Occlusion Training: A Revolutionary Rehabilitation and Fitness Tool
Occlusion training, also known as blood flow restriction (BFR) training used by Wandsworth Physiotherapy, is an innovative technique used in fitness and rehabilitation. It involves restricting blood flow to working muscles during exercise, typically using a specialised cuff or band. This method has gained significant attention for its ability to enhance strength and muscle growth […]
Understanding and Managing The 2 Most Common Muscle and Fascial Injuries in Runners
Managing Muscle and Fascial Injuries: Running, a sport celebrated for its simplicity, can sometimes unravel the intricate web of muscles and fascia in the human body, leading to injuries that challenge even the most seasoned athletes. In this article, we will delve into three common afflictions that haunt runners â iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome, plantar […]
Understanding Shin Splints in Runners: the top 3 diagnoses
Do I have shin splints? Shin splints is a common colloquial term used to describe pain along the shinbone, which is the large front bone in the lower leg. However, it’s important to recognise that shin splints can be a broad and imprecise term, as various conditions can lead to similar symptoms. Runners, often experience […]
Running Injuries – New and updated: Understanding and Managing Patello-femoral Pain.
What is runner’s knee? Patello-femoral pain (PFP), often referred to as runner’s knee, is the most prevalent running injury characterised by pain around or behind the patella (kneecap). This condition frequently affects physically active individuals, particularly athletes and runners. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and effective management strategies is crucial for those grappling with this common […]
Understanding Tendinopathy in Runners: A Comprehensive Overview
Tendinopathy in Runners: Tendinopathy is a common affliction among runners, often characterised by pain, stiffness, and reduced performance. Tendon pain in runners can be attributed to various factors, each associated with specific stages on the tendinopathy continuum. Tenosynovitis, acute reactive tendinopathy, and chronic overload tendinopathy are three key components. Tenosynovitis: This refers to inflammation of […]
Running gait analysis and retraining: what you need to know.
Running gait analysis in Wandsworth Unfortunately, there is little evidence that running gait analysis and gate retraining impacts injury prevention, training or performance. However, we must remember that scientific research is often behind or lacking in areas where we have strong suspicions and anecdotal evidence that supports an intervention is effective. Itâs also important to […]
What causes running injuries?
What causes running injuries? We have established that running, is not bad for your joints, or it doesnât accelerate joint wear compared to non-runners anyway. Unfortunately wear and tear in our body is a process we all experience to different degrees, but it doesnât necessarily mean we canât carry on with some of the things […]
Marathon training season. Prevent a training injury…
Marathon training 2023 Marathon season is upon us once again, and we have lots of marathons and half marathons coming up this spring so I thought I would send out this email to help you identify the most common running injuries that you might suffer from during your training and what you can do if […]