• Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Matthew Boyd Physio

We Help Injured Runners Get Back to Running

  • Work with Me
    • Physiotherapy
    • Running Coaching
    • Strength Training for Runners
  • Content
    • Podcast
    • Running Fundamentals Course
    • Training Zone Calculators
    • Free Marathon Training Plan
    • Strength Training Plan for Runners
    • Half Ironman Training
    • YouTube
    • eBooks
    • Blog
    • My Account
  • Testimonials
  • About Me
  • Book a Call

Running Technique

What is Good Running Form?

Matthew Boyd / April 16, 2022

What is Good Running Form?

Good Running Form Running form varies wildly from runner to runner. So how do you know if you have good running form? There are many, many people on the …

[Read more...] about What is Good Running Form?

Top 4 Running Form Tips based on Evidence | with Tom Goom, Physiotherapist

Matthew Boyd / November 6, 2021

Top 4 Running Form Tips based on Evidence | with Tom Goom, Physiotherapist

There is certainly no shortage of "advice" out there about running form. If your social media habits are anything like mine, you can't scroll down your feed …

[Read more...] about Top 4 Running Form Tips based on Evidence | with Tom Goom, Physiotherapist

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 …

[Read more...] about What Causes Running Injuries? | E23 with Jason Tuori, Physical Therapist & Running Coach

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 …

[Read more...] about What is an Anti-Fragile Runner? | E15 with Merv Travers PhD

Do the Nike Vaporfy work for Recreational Runners

Matthew Boyd / January 10, 2021

Do the Nike Vaporfly / Alphafly work for Recreational Runners? |E14 with Dr Kim Hébert-Losier PhD

The Nike Vaporfly and its descendants, the Next% and Alphafly, have revolutionized the running landscape. In recent years we have seen new world records set in …

[Read more...] about Do the Nike Vaporfly / Alphafly work for Recreational Runners? |E14 with Dr Kim Hébert-Losier PhD

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 …

[Read more...] about Shin Splints when Running | E6

Matthew Boyd / October 14, 2020

DIY Running Technique Screen | E4

In this episode I discuss how to do your own "DIY Running Technique Screen". Questions this week come from Celia... Hi Matthew,I am really enjoying your …

[Read more...] about DIY Running Technique Screen | E4

Overstriding Running

Matthew Boyd / May 10, 2020

How to Fix Overstriding Running

What is Overstriding Running? Overstriding running is when your foot lands too far out in front of your centre of mass when you run. This creates a braking …

[Read more...] about How to Fix Overstriding Running

dynamic knee valgus

Matthew Boyd / February 17, 2020

Can we change Dynamic Knee Valgus?

What is "dynamic knee valgus" anyway? Dynamic knee valgus is a term we use to describe the knee coming in towards the midline. If you take a slow motion …

[Read more...] about Can we change Dynamic Knee Valgus?

Knock Knee Running

Matthew Boyd / February 11, 2020

Is Knock Knee Running Less Efficient?

There has been quite a lot of research into whether knock knee running (the knee coming inwards toward the midline) relates to injuries such as runners knee. …

[Read more...] about Is Knock Knee Running Less Efficient?

Strength Training Faster Runner

Matthew Boyd / January 20, 2020

Does Strength Training make you a Faster Runner?

In recent years there has been quite a bit of research on strength training and it's effects on running performance. Most studies have found favorable results …

[Read more...] about Does Strength Training make you a Faster Runner?

Do Heavy Runners need more Shoe Cushioning?

Matthew Boyd / January 13, 2020

Do Heavy Runners need more Shoe Cushioning?

Heavy runners need more shoe cushioning. That has been the shoe prescription mantra from the physio clinic through the to running shoe retailer and all the …

[Read more...] about Do Heavy Runners need more Shoe Cushioning?

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 …

[Read more...] about Is Heel Striking Bad Running Form?

Does Pronation cause Running Injuries_

Matthew Boyd / December 7, 2019

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 …

[Read more...] about Does Pronation cause Running Injuries?

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 …

[Read more...] about Runners Knee Clinical Practice Guideline Review

Matthew Boyd / November 24, 2019

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 …

[Read more...] about TRAILS study review

Higher Cadence Improves Running Economy

Matthew Boyd / November 23, 2019

Higher Cadence Improves Running Economy

Study 22 female runners aged 18-325k PR between 17 and 22 minutesCadence (steps per minute) less than 176Training group did 10 day program practising …

[Read more...] about Higher Cadence Improves Running Economy

Shin Splints and Achilles Tendinopathy in Runners

Matthew Boyd / November 17, 2019

Shin Splints and Achilles Tendinopathy in Runners

Study 42 runners - 13 with Achilles tendinopathy, 8 with shin splints, 21 uninjured Researchers analysed their standing posture, flexibility and …

[Read more...] about Shin Splints and Achilles Tendinopathy in Runners

Treating Heel Pain from Running

Matthew Boyd / May 29, 2019

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. …

[Read more...] about Treating Heel Pain from Running

Top 3 Ways to Avoid Running Injuries

Matthew Boyd / May 14, 2019

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 …

[Read more...] about Top 3 Ways to Avoid Running Injuries

  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Go to Next Page »

Footer

Social Media

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Subscribe to future posts...

Search

Disclaimer

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.

Copyright © 2025 · 12669188 CANADA CORPORATION · Log in