Intrinsic foot muscles can be weak in patients with Plantar Heel Pain🦶
Progressive strengthening of intrinsic and extrinsic muscles can be effective, especially in runners and active individuals.
See my previous posts for recent research on which exercises are effective to target these muscles.
Ranking exercise parameters for Achilles Tedninopathy (AT) 🥇🥈🥉
For rehab of mid-portion AT contraction intensity appears to be key. With insertional AT dorsiflexion range may play a more prominent role. We still want to load progressively but we often start out of painful, dorsiflexed positions.
Many different loading programmes can be effective for tendinopathy. The most effective ones tend to be progressive and tailored to the individual with rehab adapted based on symptom response 🏋️
3 key sprinting phases and how to train them! 🏃💨
Based on a fantastic overview of sprinting performance by Haugen et al. (2019) in Sports Medicine - Open.
It's *open access* so be sure to read the full article!
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Posterior knee pain differential diagnosis.
I’ve focused on the more common injuries but it’s worth noting that bone stress injuries (such as tibial stress fractures) and bone tumours can also cause posterior knee pain, although they are more rare.
It's recommended that we load at ≥70% of 1 Rep Max during rehab but what does this translate to in terms of reps to fatigue? Nuzzo et al. (2024) suggests 70% of 1RM is ~15RM which is a good place to start with loading & can be progressed towards 6RM (& heavier) as symptoms allow
Kinesiotape or low dye tape for Plantar Heel Pain?
Both strategies may be effective for short term pain reduction in PHP. Consider patient preference, goal activities and previous response to taping.
Hip adductors and the abdominal muscles work synergistically to help stabilise the trunk and pelvis. Work them both with this exercise, a nice option for Adductor Related Groin Pain.
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Many different loading programmes can be effective for tendinopathy. The most effective ones tend to be progressive and tailored to the individual with rehab adapted based on symptom response 🏋️
Our online course is designed to guide you through all aspects of running rehab with 18 in-depth modules. Visit clinicaledge.co/runningcourse to book your place.
Bones stress injuries are complex. We need to consider training load, recovery and the multiple factors that influence bone health! We cover all of this and lots more in module 8 of our online course.
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Many different loading programmes can be effective for tendinopathy. The most effective ones tend to be progressive and tailored to the individual with rehab adapted based on symptom response 🏋️
Intrinsic foot muscles can be weak in patients with Plantar Heel Pain🦶
Progressive strengthening of intrinsic and extrinsic muscles can be effective, especially in runners and active individuals.
See my previous posts for recent research on which exercises are effective to target these muscles.
Hip adductors and the abdominal muscles work synergistically to help stabilise the trunk and pelvis. Work them both with this exercise, a nice option for Adductor Related Groin Pain.
What sets athletes on the road to injury? I've teamed up with Injury Psycholoigst Dr Carl Bescoby to answer this in our new graphic.
Kinesiotape or low dye tape for Plantar Heel Pain?
Both strategies may be effective for short term pain reduction in PHP. Consider patient preference, goal activities and previous response to taping.
Module 3 of our online course is devoted to Gait Analysis. We guide you through both treadmill & overground assessment so you know what to look for with each injury & how to address it with effective cues. Visit clinicaledge.co/runningcourse for details on all our modules & resources
3 reasons why you shouldn't switch to forefoot strike!
Cadence is a changeable continuum rather than a magic number (such as 180) that all runners should aim for!! 🏃♂️
How to differentiate between Gastroc and Soleus injuries
Not all heel pain is Plantar Fasciitis!
What sets athletes on the road to injury? I've teamed up with Injury Psycholoigst Dr Carl Bescoby to answer this in our new graphic.
Under fuelling can impair performance and increase injury risk.
Carbs are a vital source of energy for athletes. Eating 3 meals per day and building a routine of fuelling before, during and after training can help ensure energy needs are met. Speak to a Sports Nutritionist for tailored advice.
How to differentiate between Gastroc and Soleus injuries
