Health
For Runners with Balls – Sore testicle?
There are heaps of blog posts about women’s health and running. Breasts, periods, pelvic floors, you name it, there’s a post to put you...
Understanding Extrinsic Mechanisms Of Running Injuries
We all love running and hate getting injured, but unfortunately they come hand in hand, studies have estimated 70% of runners sustain an overuse...
Running makes me sick
I love Twitter but it’s very hard to give advice to the UKRunChat community in less than 140 characters on some topics! That’s what’s...
Kinesiology Taping for the Achilles Tendon
Like any injury Achilles tendon pain is frustrating and can really affect your enjoyment of running and walking. Are you hobbling down the stairs...
Knee joint – is it really something to fear?
Hi all, I would like to firstly introduce myself. My name is Chris Skitt and I am the physio who is on hand as...
Plantar fasciitis, what can you do?
Hi everyone, sorry it has been a while, lots happening my end, new business and new clinic, with some other exciting adventures in September...
Balls to it, or to the feet at least
For many, the cause of foot pain which stops them from running is a dreaded condition called plantar fasciitis.
Plantar fasciitis is a real problem...
Giving Blood When You’re a Runner
Have you ever given blood?
The NHS needs 6000 donations of blood every day and giving a pint of your very best can literally save...
Foam Roller Exercises for ITB Syndrome
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqR1onH8mAg
Almost every week I'm asked about whether or not to use the foam roller to help 'stretch' a 'tight' iliotibial band, and manage ITB...
Runner’s Knee – A Self Help Guide
Here’s a guide for you to help deal with the dreaded runners knee pain. I’ll start off by giving you a quick overview of...