Running With Injury – Is It Time For A Rest? If you’re a runner, chances are you’ve asked yourself this question. Up to 80% of runners will sustain a running-related injury at some point. If we include running with a cold or flu, then the number jumps to 100%. The question is, do you rest, […]
Running Shoes
What to Look for in Running Shoes? When updating your running shoes there are a few things to consider – what type of runner you are and how you load your body. Running related injuries are common, with training errors being responsible for up to 80% of injuries. Other factors that contribute to injuries are […]
8 Tips For Running at Night
Many people find they ease off their running on these darker days, but there is little reason to! A few simple steps can ensure you enjoy running year round. Running during the day is always a safer choice, but if you have to run at night or in the early morning, make sure to follow […]
How to Avoid Overuse Running Injuries
With all the marketing hype around, you might be forgiven for thinking that footwear is the key to preventing running injuries. Especially now, with most runners at least aware of the “barefoot” craze, it’s becoming harder to know what is the right shoe. The “old” advice around finding the right shoe for a particular foot-type is […]
Running and Knees
Runners knee pain The most common type of knee pain is pain around the knee cap (patella) and can come on as load, like increased running distance and time, is increased. A common time when this occurs is when a runner is training for a running race like a half marathon or marathon. Why? Because […]
Using technology to improve running technique
At SSOP we are one of only a few clinics in Sydney who are using the most up to date technology to assist in the rehabilitation from injury. We have been using real-time ultrasound for several years now, but our most recent bit of kit is DorsaVi (most physiotherapists are geeks – me included – […]
