Tips to help you combat the cold weather while running

Tips to help you combat the cold weather while running

One the most common things runners experience in cold weather is exercise induced asthma. Exercise induced asthma can occur in those who already have asthma but also in those who don’t.

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Is it safe to run when pregnant?

Is it safe to run when pregnant?

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.

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#onelegphysio

#onelegphysio

OneLeg Physio is a global balance challenge that was set up by an Australian Physiotherapist, Glenn Ruscoe. If possible, you should try the single leg balance with your eyes close. You record your 3 best times.

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What is Iliopsoas Strain?

What is Iliopsoas Strain?

An iliopsoas strain is most commonly caused by sudden movements such as sprinting, kicking and changing direction while running.

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Pilates exercises for lower back pain

Pilates exercises for lower back pain

Low back pain is often caused by structural imbalances in the body. Poor core strength, pelvic instability, muscle imbalances, poor posture and lack of body awareness are all factors which overload joints.

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10 Mental Strategies to make you a Stronger Runner

10 Mental Strategies to make you a Stronger Runner

As marathon runners, we are often guilty of churning out miles but ignoring what is going on inside our head. If we are not careful, our head can become filled with negativity and doubts. This can adversely impact a runner’s confidence and performance.

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Avoiding Injury before the Marathon

Avoiding Injury before the Marathon

Listen to your body and the warning signs it is giving. The two main injury risk factors during marathon training are increasing training load too quickly, and continuing to train with a previous injury

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Subacromial bursitis – what is it and how can physiotherapy help

Subacromial bursitis – what is it and how can physiotherapy help

A bursa is a sac of fluid that prevents friction between tendons and bone. The most common injured bursa tends to be the subacromial bursa in the shoulder.

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