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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Running Injury
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 …
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?
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 …
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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TRAILS study review
Study 300 runnersTook a bunch of measurementsFollowed them for 2 yearsLooked for links between any of the measurements and injuries Findings 199 …
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. …
Treating Heel Pain from Running
So you're gearing up for a beautiful summer of running. You’ve got the race calendar all mapped out and you’ve registered for a spring half marathon. …
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. …
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 …
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, …
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 …