The most common injury that runners seem to get is a condition known as patellofemoral pain syndrome or anterior knee pain. It is an overuse injury that affects up to a quarter of runners as some stage. The pain is usually behind the knee cap or patella. There are several gurus out there who are Continue reading →
Overpronation is allegedly a problem that you see all over the web and on running and fitness websites and is supposed to be a the cause of a lot of injuries. Overpronation occurs when the ankles roles inwards and the arch collapses. The problem is then supposed to affect the biomechanics of the foot and Continue reading →
I have a few female fitness clients who have really bad cracked skin around their heel. For something so minor it does produce a lot of pain! The thick hard skin build up in some people and not others. If the skin is also dry and you wear open heel shoes, then there is a Continue reading →
A compartment syndrome occurs when the muscle expands upon exercise (which is normal), but the fascial compartment around the muscle is tight, so this cause a compression that is painful. Some call this shin splints when it affects the front of the leg or the anterior tibial muscle. Often surgery was considered the best option Continue reading →
