How to Improve Running Performance and Prevent Common Injuries
How to Improve Running Performance and Prevent Common Injuries Running is one of the most accessible ways to improve aerobic fitness, cardiovascular health and overall well-being. From recreational jogging to competitive racing, many runners enjoy the health benefits that accompany a consistent running routine. However, running can place a repetitive and potentially taxing load on […]
From Patella Fracture to Marathon Finish Line: A Runner’s Recovery Story
From Patella Fracture to Marathon Finish Line: A Runner’s Recovery Story When Emily (not her real name), a 36-year-old seasoned runner, came to see us, she was frustrated and worried. She had already completed several marathons, but during the Gold Coast Marathon she broke down at around 15 km. She felt something happen in her […]
From Knee Pain to Fun Runs: A Patient Story
From Knee Pain to Fun Runs: A Patient Story When Lisa (not her real name), a 47-year-old mum of two, came to see us, she was frustrated. For years she had wanted to run regularly. Not to chase medals, just to enjoy the freedom of jogging midweek or lining up for a parkrun on the […]
Should You Stop Running If You Have Knee Problems?
Should You Stop Running If You Have Knee Problems? Misconception: “You Should Never Run Again If You Have Knee Problems” Why running may not be the villain—and how it can actually support long-term knee health. If you’ve ever been told to “give up running” because of knee pain or a history of injury, you’re not […]
The Overlapping Worlds of Dance and Running Physio: Strength, Stability, and Injury Prevention
The Overlapping Worlds of Dance and Running Physio: Strength, Stability, and Injury Prevention When you think of dance and running, at first glance they may seem like entirely different activities. One is fluid, expressive, and artistic, while the other is linear, repetitive, and rhythmic. However, from a physiotherapy perspective, both disciplines share many biomechanical demands, […]
Preparing for a Marathon
Preparing for a Marathon /ˈmarəθ(ə)n/noun a long-distance running race, strictly one of 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 km). a long-lasting or difficult task or activity. A marathon can be run as either a road race or trail run, and the marathon training journey can be the pinnacle of running experiences, as it is both a […]
Running Strength Resources
Strength Training for Runners: What Actually Matters? If you want to become a better runner, the most important thing you need to do is still fairly obvious: run. Strength training does not replace easy kilometres, long runs, intervals or gradually building your running volume. But it can complement them. Appropriately programmed strength training can improve […]
How to prevent running related injuries
How to Prevent Running Related Injuries Running injuries are frustrating. You build fitness, find some momentum, start enjoying your training and then suddenly a sore knee, Achilles tendon, shin, foot or hip starts dictating how much you can do. The obvious question is: Can running injuries be prevented? Not completely. There is no exercise, shoe, […]
Marathon Preparation
A marathon is a long distance running event with a distance of 42.195km. A marathon is usually run as a road race but can be completed on trail routes. Marathon preparation is necessary to avoid hiccups. Marathon’s are both a physically and mentally challenging event. They require good preparation to complete successfully. Preparation should involve […]
Shin Splints, Shin Pain, Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome. Ouch!
Shin Splints (MTSS): Causes, Exercises and Return to Running Shin pain while running can be incredibly frustrating. Just as your fitness begins to improve, you start noticing an ache along your shinbone that makes every run uncomfortable. For some runners, the pain appears in the first few minutes before settling. Others find that symptoms gradually […]