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Knee Pain

Osteoarthritis Optimism for Runners E19 with Dr Greg Lehman, Chiropractor, Physiotherapist

Matthew Boyd / May 2, 2021

Osteoarthritis Optimism for Runners | E19 with Dr Greg Lehman, Chiropractor, Physiotherapist

"Bad News Hun, the Doc says it's bone on bone..." Have you been told you should quit running because of hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA)? That it's bone on …

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Runners Knee and Obesity

Matthew Boyd / April 21, 2021

Runners Knee and Obesity | E18 with Amanda Schennato

Runner's knee refers to a bunch of different conditions that cause knee pain in runners. However, it is most commonly used in reference to patellofemoral pain. …

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Does Running cause Knee Arthritis_

Matthew Boyd / February 10, 2021

Does Running cause Knee Arthritis?

"I had to quit running because it's bad for my knees"Millions of people If I had a dime for every time I'd heard that! I don't actually know how much a dime …

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Strength Exercises for Runner's Knee

Matthew Boyd / February 1, 2021

Strength Exercises for Runner’s Knee

Thanks to a wonderful review from Rich Willy and his colleagues we know that we have Grade A evidence that strength training is beneficial for runner's knee. We …

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What is an Anti Fragile Runner_

Matthew Boyd / January 24, 2021

What is an Anti-Fragile Runner? | E15 with Merv Travers PhD

None of us want to be fragile. Especially not when it comes to running. So what's the opposite of fragile? "If a glass is fragile, give me an example of …

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Do the Nike Vaporfy work for Recreational Runners

Matthew Boyd / January 10, 2021

Do the Nike Vaporfly / Alphafly work for Recreational Runners? |E14 with Dr Kim Hébert-Losier PhD

The Nike Vaporfly and its descendants, the Next% and Alphafly, have revolutionized the running landscape. In recent years we have seen new world records set in …

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Tendon Pain - What to do about it

Matthew Boyd / December 5, 2020

Tendon Pain: What to do about it | E11

Subscribe to The Adaptive Zone Podcast... "Tendons hurt when they are not strong enough to do their job" Tendon pain usually affects runners in the …

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Tendon Pain - What is it

Matthew Boyd / November 27, 2020

Tendon Pain: What is it? | E10

Tendon pain (aka tendonitis) is really common among runners, swimmers and cyclists. Runners are often affected at the Achilles tendon in the heel or the …

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Swim Clubs for Dummies

Matthew Boyd / November 4, 2020

Swim Clubs for Dummies | E7 with Candace Elliott, Physiotherapist

Questions this week from Shayne... Hey Matthew hope all is well! I was wondering where do you find groups to bike and swim with to help teach …

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Overstriding Running

Matthew Boyd / May 10, 2020

How to Fix Overstriding Running

What is Overstriding Running? Overstriding running is when your foot lands too far out in front of your centre of mass when you run. This creates a braking …

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what running technique errors cause injury

Matthew Boyd / March 3, 2020

What Running Technique Errors cause Injury?

There have been lots of studies investigating how running technique relates to injury. Recently some researchers from Madrid looked at the research to date and …

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dynamic knee valgus

Matthew Boyd / February 17, 2020

Can we change Dynamic Knee Valgus?

What is "dynamic knee valgus" anyway? Dynamic knee valgus is a term we use to describe the knee coming in towards the midline. If you take a slow motion …

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Running Marathons is Good for your Knees?

Matthew Boyd / December 16, 2019

Running Marathons is Good for your Knees?

Running marathons gives you knee arthritis doesn't it? Well, a new study from The University College London suggests it might actually be good for your knee …

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Does Pronation cause Running Injuries_

Matthew Boyd / December 7, 2019

Does Pronation cause Running Injuries?

What is Pronation? I just tried googling this term. All of the top 5 links were discussing how “overpronation” causes injuries and claiming that selecting …

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Runners Knee CPG

Matthew Boyd / November 24, 2019

Runners Knee Clinical Practice Guideline Review

Recommended Long-TermQuads and Gluts strengtheningRunning Technique - forefoot strike, increase cadence, reduce hip adductionShort-TermTapingOrthotics if …

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Top 3 Ways to Avoid Running Injuries

Matthew Boyd / May 14, 2019

Top 3 Ways to Avoid Running Injuries

Have you ever had a running injury? Good, then you’re a runner. 50-80% of runners will get injured in any given year (Van Gent 2007). Running injuries are an …

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Heel Pain Diagnosis

Matthew Boyd / March 30, 2019

Heel Pain when Running

Are you getting heel pain when running? Or in the first few steps out of bed in the morning? If so then you may be suffering from the dreaded Plantar Fasciitis. …

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Achilles Pain with Running

Matthew Boyd / February 6, 2018

Achilles Pain with Running

Achilles pain with running is a very common problem. It is often referred to as Achilles tendinitis. This term is a little outdated now and the more correct …

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Matthew Boyd / February 1, 2018

Tendonitis Treatment for Runners

Tendonitis in runners is an extremely stubborn problem. It is usually experienced as focul (small area) pain within the tendon itself. The Achilles, patellar, …

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Matthew Boyd / January 25, 2018

Tendonitis in Runners

Tendonitis is also known as tendinitis, tendinopathy, tendonopathy, tendinosis or tendonosis. Confusing eh? It’s a common problem for runners. Here are some of …

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I am a Registered Physiotherapist within the province of Alberta, Canada only.

Any online consultations with individuals located outside of Alberta will be in my capacity as a Certified Running Coach. I do not provide Physiotherapy or injury rehabilitation services to anyone located outside of Alberta, Canada.

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