by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Jan 27, 2023 | Physiotherapy, Sports 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...
by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Sep 15, 2022 | Sports nutrition
The best way to prepare for a marathon Taper Most training plans will have you taper for about 3 weeks prior to the marathon, this is a gradual decrease in your activity and running distances before the big day. This helps you maintain some fitness but unload...
by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Jan 14, 2020 | Sports Injury
Gait assessment and running shoes for marathon training One of the first things to get sorted were my running shoes. I went to Runner’s Need in Clapham and I was recommended a pair of Brooks anti pronation trainers with a memory foam cushioned sole as I pronate...
by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Jan 5, 2020 | Physiotherapy, Sports Injury
Marathon training plan I’m Grace, I am a physiotherapist working at Wandsworth Physiotherapy, and I have entered my first ever Marathon! Why? Good question! I guess firstly – it has always been on my to do list; a goal and a great achievement that I hope to...
by Wandsworth Physiotherapy | Apr 17, 2018 | Sports Injury, Sports nutrition
What is carbohydrate loading? Carbohydrate loading is a concept that both athletes and the general pubic know of. This is largely due to the marketing of carbohydrate based products such as whole grains, sugary snack foods and sports drinks being the champion or elite...
