by Physico City Physiotherapy | Sep 10, 2026 | News, Running
“The hip bone’s connected to the knee bone…” We all remember singing along as a child, but do you really understand the connections between key areas of your body? The connective component in our body is fascia. This serves to protect, support and encase our...
by Physico City Physiotherapy | Jul 6, 2023 | News, Physiotherapy, Running
Best exercises to strengthen the hamstrings for the running season! Runners need strong hamstrings for 2 reasons: Avoid injuries and to be stronger and faster athletes. Hamstring injuries are very common in runners and range from ‘muscle pull’ i.e. muscle strain to...
by Physico City Physiotherapy | Apr 21, 2023 | Knee Pain, News, Physiotherapy
Knee Meniscus Injuries: Symptoms and Treatment Options The knee joint is composed of bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. The knee meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage that acts as a shock absorber. They help stabilize the thigh bone (femur) and the...
by Physico City Physiotherapy | Apr 13, 2023 | News, Physiotherapy, Running
Earlier in our running series we talked about how running is a single-leg exercise, and a demanding one. Each landing sends close to three times your body weight through your leg, with the Achilles tendon carrying an even higher peak load, measured at over three times...
by Physico City Physiotherapy | Jan 11, 1111 | Physiotherapy, Running
Running – Things to Consider Well we’re right in the thick of it now. If you look out your office window you’ll probably spot a trail of fluoro clad, Pheidippides-inspired heroes, grinding a path in their quest to top last year’s personal best… Yes it is...
