On this episode of The Adaptive Zone, we speak to expert Professor Peter Malliares about tendinopathy, a condition characterized by persistent pain around the …
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Running Injury
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
Irregular periods are extremely common among female runners. However, just because something is common, it doesn't mean that it's normal. Menstrual cycle …
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, …
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 …
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 | 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 | 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 | 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
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?
If I had a dime for every time I'd heard that! I don't actually know how much a dime is, being English and all. I'm guessing it's something to do with "10"...10 …
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 …
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 | 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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?
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 …
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 …