Part 3: My golden tips for running (3/3)
My 3 golden tips: 1) Learn how to make your foot a rigid lever whilst running 2) Run with a narrow base of gait 3) The 5 degree lean
Part 3: My golden tips for running (2/3)
My 3 golden tips: 1) Learn how to make your foot a rigid lever whilst running 2) Run with a narrow base of gait
Part 3: My golden tips for running (1/3)
My 3 golden tips: 1) Learn how to make your foot a rigid lever whilst running
Part 2: When not to stretch (2/2)
This explains why stretching for a long period of time directly after a running session is not a good idea! Key point: Try stretching for 7-10 seconds for 2 sets on each muscle group and than do your larger stretching session 2 hours after.
Part 2: When not to stretch (1/2)
Why you shouldn’t stretch sore tendons – Key message: Have tendon pain assessed by an allied health expert, to ensure it is not a tendonopathy where degenerative changes may be occurring. Tendonopathy is incredibly common among both young and old.
Part 1: My 4 key tips when looking for a running shoe
There are 4 things that are key to looking for the perfect running shoes. From knowing your foot type and what support you need, to having the right degree of flex and rigidity – these are all important factors that will impact how well you run as well as how well you will recover. Sick […]
Introduction to the 5 part series: How to pull up better after running
Introduction to June’s video series – How to pull up better after running
Part 1: Orthotics! Can They Improve Your Running Performance?
Can orthotics improve your running performance? The simple answer is yes! This article will reveal some of the myths, misconceptions and benefits of orthotics, and inevitably how the correct orthotic may improve your performance on the track, trail or road.
Part 2: Orthotics! Can They Improve Your Running Performance?
So how important is it to correct biomechanics at the feet? And once corrected, how can this affect power output or, at the very least, decrease the risk of injury? To answer these questions, I put myself in the patient’s shoes and under the microscope.