by Physico City Physiotherapy | Jan 11, 1111 | Dietitian, Running
Optimum Nutrition for Running in the 21st Century Whether you run for fun, fitness or competition, chances are you probably have signed up for some sort of race. It doesn’t matter if you’ve signed up for a 10km race, half marathon or a full marathon, it is really...
by Physico City Physiotherapy | Jan 11, 1111 | Physiotherapy, Running
Running: The one-legged exercise Running is a one-legged sport. Throughout the running cycle, one foot strikes the ground and pushes off while the other is mid-air. Momentarily, both feet are off the ground until the other foot makes contact and repeats the same force...
by Physico City Physiotherapy | Jan 11, 1111 | Physiotherapy, Running
Running: Part 3 – Supportive Shoes vs “Barefoot” Shoes By now most runners will have heard of barefoot shoes or even tried them. What we wear on our feet can have a major impact on how they function. A shoe that fits well, has good grip on the desired...
by Physico City Physiotherapy | Jan 11, 1111 | Physiotherapy, Running
Exercising When Sick As the cold and flu season arrives, the question often asked is…Should I exercise when I am sick? The first thing that can be affected by the common cold, or more seriously the flu, is your exercise regime. How vigorously should I...
by Physico City Physiotherapy | Jan 11, 1111 | Physiotherapy, Running
Achilles Tendinopathy – What it is and common causes Achilles Tendinopathy is a common lower body injury affecting the tendon that attaches your calf muscles (gastrocs and soleus) to your heel. Consequently, it happens most frequently in people who do a lot of...
by Physico City Physiotherapy | Jan 11, 0111 | Physiotherapy, Running
Acute Thumb Sprains: Understanding UCL and RCL Injuries A sudden injury to our thumb can quickly remind us how important and crucial they are to almost every task we do. One of the most common injuries is an acute thumb sprain, which can affect either the UCL (ulnar...
