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We all love running and hate getting injured, but unfortunately they come hand in hand, studies have estimated 70% of runners sustain an overuse running injury every year. There are many factors that predispose us to running injuries, some of these are difficult...
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The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue that links the heel to the forefoot. When you lift the heel to push off against the ground the plantar fascia is stretched. If you over-pronate your foot you are more likely to suffer from plantar...
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We’re sure that a lot of you are, or have been, experiencing some sort of calf pain or soreness in the last couple of months, especially if you’ve done a marathon or intense road race! The two main muscles of the calf are the gastrocnemius and soleus, these...
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What is Sports Therapy? Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness, regardless of age and...
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You may have seen many athletes wearing kinesiology tape in various sports. Here’s a bit more information about how it works. Kinesiology tape helps speed up the natural healing process by increasing vascular and lymphatic flow. It’s unique lifting effect reduces...
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