Love it, tolerate it or even hate it, exercise is synonymous with the quest to live better. It’s accepted dogma that exercise is a...

Introduction Many runners diligently following mileage schedules and manage their weight, yet still develop frustrating knee and foot pain. Why does this happen despite having strong foundations in place? Forces and Common Injuries in Running The body is subject to 3-4 times your bodyweight during the stance phase of running. The foot/ankle, knee muscles and tendons are responsible for managing up to 75% of this force ( 1 ). Moreover, the average runner takes approximately 90

Running workload and bodyweight Introduction In the previous post, we explored running concepts and foot strike patterns . Two key conclusions emerged: There is unlikely to be a single optimal foot strike pattern for all runners. Understanding how the body absorbs and generates forces during running allows us to prepare sensibly, maximise enjoyment, and reduce injury risk. Running injuries typically develop gradually from cumulative loading, eventually reaching a tipping poin

Millions of people worldwide run to improve fitness, reduce stress, enhance wellbeing, or simply for the joy of it. Over thousands of years, the human body has adapted to challenging environments, with hypotheses suggesting that the demands of persistence hunting and long-distance foraging drove skeletal adaptations optimised for efficient endurance running ( 1 ).  Roughly 10% of the population regularly jogs or runs a few kilometres, while more committed runners comfortably

Heat therapy, also known as thermotherapy , has been used for hundreds of years  to ease pain and improve function. In some cultures, people have long believed it can even help prevent  or cure  diseases by reducing invading organisms ( 1 ). Today, patients frequently ask: “Should I apply heat to my injured or painful area?” This post gives you a clear overview of therapeutic heating, explaining how it works , why it helps , and when  (and when not) to use it. Normal Body Tem

Perhaps the most common question I am asked by a patient following an acute injury or episode of pain is 'should I ice it?' This is a...

There’s a moment many of us know too well, that sharp twinge, that awkward landing, that sudden realisation that something isn’t right. In an instant, your plans, routines, and confidence can feel like they’ve been thrown off course.  Recovery isn’t just about healing tissue. It’s about regaining clarity, control, and belief in your body again. And just like any meaningful journey, it’s far easier when you have a map, a guide, and a clear destination.  After more than 15 year