Patella tendinopathy aka jumpers/runners knee. Getting pain at the front of your knee below your knee cap? Your patella tendon may be a little bit unhappy. With the return to organised sport for children and adults – there is a sudden increase in activity...
Is it normal to experience foot pain when I’m pregnant? The short answer to this question is yes, it is but it can be prevented. To understand why you get foot pain, it is first important to understand what is happening to your body during pregnancy: Hormonal...
Is your RICE out of date? For a long time now we have been managing acute injuries with the age old advice- R(est) I(ce) C(ompression) E(levation). But has our RICE passed it’s expiry? The latest research suggests so!! With an acute injury (like a sprain...
How can I prevent blisters when running? Our Podiatrist Marney gives her top tips on how to prevent blisters during training and event day. New Shoes If you have new runners, make sure that you wear them in at least 2 weeks before an event. Start by wearing them...
More than bendy? Am I hypermobile or just flexible? Being mobile is good right? Don’t we want to be flexible and hypermobile. Is there a difference? Flexibility refers to the muscles and their associated fascia being stretched. A muscle is a contractile tissue which...
Jaw pain, temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD), is a common and often debilitating condition but it can be easy to treat with the right care team on your side. So, what do we mean when we say TMD? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the articulation of the mandible...
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