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Calf Strains – what happens, and how to recover?
The calf is made up of three muscles:Gastrocnemius SoleusPlantaris The gastrocnemius is the largest and most commonly strained muscle. It crosses three joints, knee, ankle and metatarsals in the foot. The most common place for a strain is on the middle inside portion of the muscle. Halfway up on the inside of the leg the largest…
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The Sacroiliac Joint
The Sacroiliac joint (commonly referred to as SIJ) lies next to the spine and connects the sacrum with the pelvis (iliac crest). It is a strong, weight bearing joint that acts as a shock-absorbing structure for all the forces of the upper body. ‘Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction’, is a problem that we treat and rehbailitate Using physiotherapy….
Lateral Hip Pain
Do you have hip pain over the outside of your hip? Does this disrupt your sleep if you lie on it at night? How to differentiate between Gluteal tendinopathy and Hip bursitis and what to do about it….. The hip is an incredibly complex joint with numerous structures with different responsibilities. In this article I’m going…
Marathon Plans
Want to Hit Your Marathon Goal? Here’s How!
Training smart is key to marathon success. To reach your target time, balance endurance runs, speed work, and strength training—including single-leg squats, calf raises, and core exercises—to boost performance and prevent injury.
For a 3:30 marathon, aim for 12.1 km/h (4:58 min/km). Need expert guidance? Our running specialist physiotherapists offer assessments and tailored training plans.
Knee Surgery (P)rehab Exercises
Prepare your body before surgery with exercise. Focus on range of motion through the knee, hip and spine. Strengthening has been shown to improve function pre and post operatively which can improve long term function and quality of life. Exercises: Elevated Bridge Why?Non weight bearing exercise suitable for beginners through to intermediate level.To gain a muscular…
Runners Stretching, why and how?
4 Top Benefits of Stretching 1, Reduces muscle tension and helps relaxation, through improved circulation and oxygen exchange. 2. It improves ease of movement, which in turn helps improve coordination through the range.3. Injury prevention, begin more supple, helps your body adapt to loads.4. It helps produce smooth muscle contraction. And because of the above, it…
