Magnetic resonance imaging or the ‘MRI’ is often the go to by many in the medical world given it’s name as the ‘gold standard’ in detecting muscle, ligament, bone, and cancerous structures. MRI, along with x-rays, ultrasounds, bone scans, CT …
At some point in time, most runners will aim to increase their running pace. It may be to achieve a better time for a race, to improve your running economy or to feel the wind in your hair while you run along the beach through shallow water (think “Baywatch” or “Chariots of Fire” for the over 50s). Whatever the reason, the most efficient way to improve your pace isn’t by simply running faster on your training runs.
Running on long sets of stairs around Sydney may not sound like everyone’s cup of tea. But running on stairs can have so many beneficial effects on your running performance. It’s also great when you’re injured and still want a …
Long distance running has been the subject of many unfounded rumours over the years. It’s bad for your knees. It’s bad for your heart. It’s bad for your muscles/tendons. Partners of runners and well-meaning non-running friends Thanks to research, we …
In running, there can be those little gems that you discover that are massively helpful. Unfortunately you had to find out the hard way… To save you the whole trial-and-error thing, here are some tips on how to avoid getting …
Ask any runner about “walking” and you’ll be told it’s either a cardinal sin or the tool of the devil. But walking in some of your training sessions can be an awesome tool for runners. Here are just some of the benefits: You can add …
The scenario is all too familiar – one day you’re playing golf, running and enjoying life, then one awkward twist and your knee is swollen, painful and stops you doing everything you love. What you hear You get your MRI …
As Sports Physios, we deal with running injuries all year. But we tend to see a few injury spikes each year – one in February (NY resolution + too much enthusiasm = injury) and another spike around 4-6 weeks after …
Ever wondered why professional athletes seem to recover in half the time it takes the average Joe? It’s not superior genetics or the lucrative sponsorship deals. It’s the fact that they have a specialist team looking after every facet of …
The what… Tendinpathies are a common problem experienced by everyone from the elite football player to the weekend warrior. It is predominately experienced in the Achilles tendon, the patella tendon and the hamstring tendon. Other places these can occur are …