Treatment for runner’s knee
What is runner’s knee? Runner’s knee, more scientifically called patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a condition which affects the cartilage on the underside of the knee cap and the structures which support it, as it moves up and down over the groove on the thigh bone when you bend and straighten your knee. The injury […]
Which running shoe should I buy?
In the past I would generally advise runners to use motion control or anti pronation shoes if they had pronated feet or a neutral shoe if they had neutral feet
Tips on running technique
Our running screening is becoming more and more popular and does help to identify where you may sustain an injury as you progress with your running.
Are you feeling run down?
At this time of year the gyms would normally be full of people reaching for the their New Year’s resolutions.
Upsurge in running injuries
The best treatment for running injuries Unfortunately the gyms are still closed and with such nice weather many of you have been exercising outdoors. We are currently seeing a lot of people with running injuries. You’ve started a couch to 5k programme? You normally go to the gym but as they are closed you started […]
NEW: Running injuries to the knee – kneecap pain update
The knee is the most commonly injured body part in runners, so it’s going to be pretty likely that during your training you may start to experience some knee pain.
NEW: Running Injuries Update – Shin Splints
Shin splints is a generic term that refers to a number of different conditions affecting the front inner or outer lower limb, but not the calf or Achilles.
NEW: Running injuries update – Achilles pain
The most common lower limb running injury other than knee pain is Achilles tendon pain. Achilles tendon problems tend to affect runners more than the average population and as training volume for a marathon ramps up.
UPDATED: Running injuries of the foot – plantar fasciitis
The most common cause of foot pain in runners is from a condition called plantar fasciitis. It can be a severe sharp pain in the sole of the foot just off the heel bone.
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 […]
