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Overcoming Achilles Tendinitis

Matthew Boyd / October 30, 2022

Overcoming Achilles Tendinitis | Mike’s Story

Achilles Tendinitis is one of the most common running injuries out there. It is also one of the most difficult to overcome. Research studies suggest that many …

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Irregular Periods in Female Runners

Matthew Boyd / April 23, 2022

Irregular Periods in Female Runners

Irregular periods are extremely common among female runners. However, just because something is common, it doesn't mean that it's normal. Menstrual cycle …

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Can I Keep Running Through Pain

Matthew Boyd / March 30, 2022

Can I keep Running Through Pain?

Can I just keep running through the pain? This must be one of the most common questions I hear as a Physiotherapist. The shorter answer is, actually, yeh, …

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What causes Running Injuries

Matthew Boyd / July 6, 2021

What Causes Running Injuries? | E23 with Jason Tuori, Physical Therapist & Running Coach

Every runner gets injured at some point. Estimates on how often runners get injured vary, depending on which study you read. In any given year it is estimated …

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Podcast Cover Osteitis Pubis Pubic Bone Pain in Runners E21 with Benoy Mathew, Physiotherapist

Matthew Boyd / June 27, 2021

Osteitis Pubis: Pubic Bone Pain in Runners

Osteitis Pubis is a relatively uncommon cause of pubic bone pain in runners. However, when it occurs it can be a real nightmare to get rid of it. A few months …

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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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Achilles Tendon Pain in Runners

Matthew Boyd / March 3, 2021

Achilles Tendon Pain in Runners | E17 with Myles Murphy, Physiotherapist

Achilles tendon pain is one of the most common and persistent running injuries. Many runners experience Achilles tendon pain after particularly long or hard …

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Pain does not equal Damage

Matthew Boyd / February 17, 2021

Pain does not equal Damage | E16 with Mike Stewart, Physiotherapist

"If I keep running, will I be causing more damage?" I think all runners have asked themselves this question at some point. If you have knee pain, and your …

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How to fix Patella Tendonitis in Runners

Matthew Boyd / February 13, 2021

How to fix Patella Tendonitis in Runners

Patella Tendonitis will usually present as pain on the inferior pole of the patella (kneecap). The inferior pole is the very bottom edge of the kneecap. Patella …

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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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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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Shin Splints when Running

Matthew Boyd / October 25, 2020

Shin Splints when Running | E6

Questions this week from Warren... Another friend of mine has started running again after 6 months off. He is struggling a bit with shin splints. How much …

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peroneal tendonitis

Matthew Boyd / March 11, 2020

How to Treat Peroneal Tendonitis

Pain just behind the ankle bone is commonly related to the peroneal tendons. These tendons come from the peroneal muscles that help support …

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Achilles tendon pain

Matthew Boyd / February 25, 2020

What does a Runner’s Achilles Tendon look like?

Achilles tendon pain is a huge problem for runners. Runners have an estimated 10 fold increase risk of developing Achilles tendon pain (Achilles Tendinopathy) …

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Is Heel Striking Bad Running Form?

Matthew Boyd / January 4, 2020

Is Heel Striking Bad Running Form?

In recent years heel striking has become a very popular topic of discussion among runners. Many "experts" have advocated against heel striking in favour of a …

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Do I need zero drop running shoes?

Matthew Boyd / December 22, 2019

Do I need Zero Drop Running Shoes?

So what are "zero-drop" running shoes anyway? The drop is the difference in the height of the shoe in the forefoot compared to the rearfoot. Completely flat …

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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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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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