Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), previously known as shin splints, is one of the most common injuries among runners. A whopping 10-20% of runners will experience MTSS. MTSS presents as a diffuse pain along the inside border of the shin...
Anatomy The Achilles tendon is a shared tendon of 3 muscles: gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris. These muscles originate in the calf and the Achilles tendon inserts on to our heel bone, the calcaneous. Together, these three muscles help us...
The condition commonly referred to as ‘runner’s knee’ may also be known as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). PFPS is one of the most common knee problems among runners and cyclists. PFPS presents as vague pain and stiffness around the knee...
It’s a common misconception that static stretching as part of your warm-up will help to prevent injury. Static stretching refers to taking the muscle into a lengthened position and holding it for around 30 seconds to increase flexibility and...
‘THE BIG 3’ EXERCISES FOR YOUR CORE The ‘core’ is comprised of a number of muscles working together to achieve and maintain a stable spine. Having a solid core is extremely important for runners! A strong core and a core with great endurance...
Today we are going to discuss anatomy from a biophysiology standpoint, so bear with me here as this blog will become very relevant to you as we tie everything together at the end. The newest buzzword in manual therapy is fascia, but fascia is...
Foot pain is all too common among runners, and there are a number of sources. One very common source of foot pain is the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot. The stiffness...
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