Core strength & anti-extension exercises: Why are they important? Anti-extension exercises resist your lower back from getting into a hyperextended position or ‘lumbar lordosis’. A hyperextended lumbar spine is a position that can hurt you especially if you are in that position when lifting heavy or heavy-ish weights. Anti-extension exercises hence can be helpful for […]
The Lis-Franc injury is defined as a bony or ligamentous injury involving the midfoot and forefoot. It is named after a French surgeon and gynaecologist who described the injury in 1815 during the Napoleonic war. Many soldiers fell from their horses having there foot caught in stirrups. The fall resulted in an injury to the […]
Achilles Tendonitis or Achilles Tendinopathy refer to pain / inflammation in the Achilles area. It is commonly an overuse injury seen in sports or jobs requiring repetitive action such as jogging or labouring. What causes Achilles tendon pain? Tendons are what connects the muscle to the bone. They are most made up of collagen fibres […]
With the New Year there were doubtless resolutions to KICK START that new lifestyle with a diet and exercise routine with a “sound run or two and a few push-ups”. As we drag the Dunlop Volleys from the cupboard, there are a few important considerations for the experienced and less experienced runners. With any […]