17 Aug Training errors and a continuation of a rehab program Last week we discussed training errors, such as increasing mileage, training frequency or intensity too quickly, as risk factors for injury. We outlined the case of a patient who with a background in soccer, who completed the Run Melbourne half marathon without any long distance running training. The patient started experiencing foot pain at the 17km mark of the run, but continued to finish the 21.1km distance. Upon presentation to our podiatrist in Kew, the patient had a stress fracture of the
Last week we discussed training errors, such as increasing mileage, training frequency or intensity too quickly, as risk factors for injury. We outlined the case of a patient who with a background in soccer, who completed the Run Melbourne half marathon without any long distance running training. The patient started experiencing foot pain at the 17km mark of the run, but continued to finish the 21.1km distance. Upon presentation to our podiatrist in Kew, the patient had a stress fracture of the
09 Aug How not to train! Overuse injuries, such as stress fractures and tendinopathies, are often multi-factorial, meaning they are caused by a range of contributing factors. This could include biomechanical risk factors such as over or under pronating, muscle imbalances or reduced joint range of motion. Alternatively, they can include training errors, such as training intensity or frequency, running surface or footwear. Explained below is a case study of a patient who presented to KPSC with foot pain following a half
Overuse injuries, such as stress fractures and tendinopathies, are often multi-factorial, meaning they are caused by a range of contributing factors. This could include biomechanical risk factors such as over or under pronating, muscle imbalances or reduced joint range of motion. Alternatively, they can include training errors, such as training intensity or frequency, running surface or footwear. Explained below is a case study of a patient who presented to KPSC with foot pain following a half
31 Jul Progressive Ankle Rehabilitation Exercises Although we’ve touched on ankle sprains before, this blog will focus specifically on rehabilitation exercises to strengthen the ankle joint and prevent future sprains. Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in sports, estimated to contribute to approximately 20% of injuries sustained in sport. Strong evidence exists suggesting that your chances of re-injury after an ankle sprain is increased by twofold within the first year of spraining your ankle. This high chance of re-injury calls
Although we’ve touched on ankle sprains before, this blog will focus specifically on rehabilitation exercises to strengthen the ankle joint and prevent future sprains. Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in sports, estimated to contribute to approximately 20% of injuries sustained in sport. Strong evidence exists suggesting that your chances of re-injury after an ankle sprain is increased by twofold within the first year of spraining your ankle. This high chance of re-injury calls
