The growth of running and running related events has skyrocketed over the years due to it being a low cost and very accessible form of physical activity. Running has been shown to help promote physical fitness and healthier lifestyles. Although running does have its benefits, it also possesses downfalls such as developing injuries and conditions which can be debilitating and can even halt physical activity. read more
Lateral ankle sprains are commonly caused by rolling of the ankle or when the foot is planted and rolled over an inverted ankle. Included in this blog are exercises to help with rehabilitation of the ankle. read more
Sitting for long periods can put hip flexors (muscles in the front of our upper thighs) in a compressed position, which causes them to become shortened, inflexible and weak. This can cause the hips to feel stiff and achy whilst we are sitting or as we get up. read more
Clinical Myotherapist, Anna discusses her achilles injury in depth which forces her to stop running. Find out what types of achilles tendon injuries there are, the most common causes, and treatment options. Anna also demonstrates some great exercises that form part of her rehabilitation. read more
Running is great form of exercise for both your physical and mental health. Strengthening exercises that target your leg and core regions are very important to be included in your routine. They will with improving your overall running ability and reduce the risk of injury. read more
Anna explains her journey since completing a half marathon run earlier this year. Her goal to complete a full marathon gets put on hold after suffering an achilles tendon injury. Find out the exercises she has focused on to improve her injury and return to running! read more
COVID-19 and lockdowns have had a big impact on our fitness and training regimes. Interruption and lack of access to gym equipment has meant many people have had to find other ways to stay active. In this blog, Clinical Myotherapist, Anna Pattison discusses her journey of running to complete a half marathon! Anna also provides some tips on running and stretching exercises that will assist. read more
Keeping your immune system healthy and strong all year round is key to preventing infection and disease. With the current COVID-19 virus pandemic taking hold, it’s especially important to bolster our immune system. There is no magic pill or food we can consume to protect us against the coronavirus, however there are many ways to help keep your immune system strong and healthy. Here are 4 tips to maintain a healthy immune system. read more