Study 300 runnersTook a bunch of measurementsFollowed them for 2 yearsLooked for links between any of the measurements and injuries Findings 199 …
Running Injury Prevention
Running Injury Recovery
I’ve worked with hundreds of runners and thousands of injured people over the years. Getting a running injury really sucks, I should know, I’ve had dozens. …
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 …
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. …
Running Technique Changes for Shin Splints
In Part One of this series we looked at the pathology of shin splints and talked about some of the factors that can lead to you being more likely develop the …
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Shin Splints
Shin Splints are experienced as acute pain in the front of the tibia (shin bone). They are usually brought on by running. The term shin splints is used in …
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 …
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 …
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
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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Why Is The Big Toe So Important For Runners?
Flexibility in the big toe is the most important aspect of foot flexibility for runners. We should have about 70° big toe extension (aka dorsiflexion) and about …
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Top Three Running Technique Errors to Avoid
Working with recreational runners on a day-to-day basis, I’ve noticed that some running technique errors are far more common than others. In fact, I’ve noticed …
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Discover the Running Technique Error That Could Be Causing Your IT Band Syndrome
Are you getting pain on the outside of your knee? Particularly after long runs? If so, you could well be suffering from IT Band Syndrome. Your running technique …
Runners: More Shoes = Less Injuries
Let’s be honest. Who doesn’t love buying running shoes? I know we complain about the price and how the brands discontinue our favourite model every year. But if …
Running Stride Length vs. Cadence
Your running cadence is the number of steps you take each minute as you run (spm). Running with a higher cadence is an excellent way to improve your performance …
Running with Knock Knees
Do you feel your knees rubbing together when you run? Maybe you get little bruises on the inside of your knees? If so, you may be increasing your risk of …
Is Heel Striking Bad for Runners?
Correct foot strike pattern is a topic that creates a lot of confusion among runners. Heel striking is demonized by some but described as pretty much irrelevant …
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 …
Over Striding – Is it Bad for Runners?
What is Over Striding? Over striding is when the foot lands too far out in front of the centre of mass as you run. Your centre of mass is at the base of your …
Am I a Heavy Runner?
Do you feel like a heavy runner? Would you use words like "thudder" or "stomper" to describe your running style? Find out where this comes from and what you can …