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Runner's Knee

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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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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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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Matthew Boyd / January 4, 2018

IT Band Syndrome

IT Band Syndrome is a sharp pain in the side of your knee. It is sometimes called Runner’s Knee but that term is usually more commonly used to refer to pain in …

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Matthew Boyd / December 28, 2017

Runner’s Knee

The term runner’s knee usually refers to pain coming from the back of your patella (kneecap). The medical term is patellofemoral pain. Pain usually comes on …

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running overuse injuries

Matthew Boyd / December 14, 2017

How to Use Running to Treat Overuse Injuries

Some of the most common running injuries include patellofemoral pain (runner’s knee), plantar fasciopathy, shin splints, Iliotibial Band (ITB) syndrome, …

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The Secret to Avoiding Running Injuries

Matthew Boyd / December 7, 2017

The Secret To Avoiding Running Injuries

The secret to running injury prevention and treatment is a lot more simple than we often think. When runners get injured they will often jump to blaming their …

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Matthew Boyd / October 5, 2017

Is Running Bad For Your Knees?

“Doesn’t all that pounding ruin your knees?” Who’s heard this question before? Better yet, who’s been asking themselves this question. If you’ve felt that …

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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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