Tennis elbow, more appropriately called lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) is one of the most common work or sport related arm injuries. It is normally caused by a degeneration of the tendons that join the forearm muscles …
Strength training has become a more and more important component of running training and is now seen as one of the biggest factors that will impact on your speed, endurance and overall performance. However, many runners …
There are many different views on whether it is safe to run when pregnant. During your first trimester, it is normally possible to continue with your normal exercise routine, but at a lower intensity. It might seem too o…
The iliopsoas muscle is part of a group of muscles called the hip flexor muscles. An iliopsoas strain occurs when one or more of these hip flexor muscles become either stretched or torn. The hip flexor muscles are respon…
Pilates is a type of low impact strengthening which is based on movement with control. Low back pain is often caused by structural imbalances in the body. Poor core strength, pelvic instability, muscle imbalances, poor p…
For many individuals who suffer with osteoarthritis, learning how to manage the pain is vital for ensuring that they can still live a healthy and fulfilling life without it affecting their daily activities. Osteoarthriti…
