Stress fractures are overuse injuries. They occur when muscles become fatigued. Fatigued muscles are unable to absorb the load and impact from running, which is therefore transferred to the bone, causing a fracture. Stre…
Chronic ankle instability describes repeated episodes of instability causing recurrent ankle sprains. Chronic instability develops sometimes after a single severe ankle sprain or more often after multiple less severe ank…
A bunion (hallux valugus) occurs at the proximal joint of the big toe. Bunions are characterised by a bump formation on the inside of the foot, and the big toe angling towards the second toe. Bunions occur in 30% of the …
Ankle sprains most commonly occur during sports requiring a rapid change of direction, jumping and sprinting. In some people, an ankle sprain can occur from something as simple as missing a step or rolling your ankle on …
Pilates was developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates to help rehabilitate soldiers during World War 1. Pilates focuses on centering, control, precision, breathing and flow. It is now used by many athletes a…
The annual Aware Christmas Run takes place this year on December 12th in the Phoenix Park. Runners can take part in either the 10km race which starts at 10am or the 5km race which starts at 10.30am. Aware is an organisa…
