Run Fit assessment
How to prevent marathon training and running injuries The next step in my preparation for the Paris marathon was to have a running injury prevention screening. At Wandsworth Physiotherapy and Osteopathy we do a Run Fit Assessment to look at various things that can lead to problems if not corrected. This includes foot posture, movement […]
Trainers sorted
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 slightly through my running cycle and I have […]
Marathon training 2020
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 complete. And I guess if I am being […]
Carbohydrate loading for the London Marathon
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 sports performance, and in some part to information passed on via […]
Hydration Strategies for The London Marathon
How to hydrate for a marathon Dehydration can have a serious negative effect on performance. As little as 2% dehydration causes: Dehydration occurs through loss of sweat from the body, mainly in the form of sweat that is evaporated from the skin as the body tries to prevent overheating. Sweat volume and electrolyte loss varies […]
Running injuries to the knee – runner’s knee
What is runner’s knee? The most commonly injured body part in runners is the knee, so it’s going to be pretty likely that during your marathon training you may start to experience some discomfort in your knees. The most common injury affecting the knee, would you believe it, is called runners knee! This is a […]
