R.I.C.E & H.A.R.M EXPLAINED
Have you ever been told to “R.I.C.E it” after you’ve been injured? What about doing no H.A.R.M? R.I.C.E and H.A.R.M are handy acronyms used to assist in the initial management of musculoskeletal injuries – but what do they involve? R.I.C.E stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation and is to be performed for 2-3 days […]
WHAT EVERY RUNNER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT RUNNING IN THE HEAT
Whether you run for general fitness or are training to compete in long-distance, running in summer can be a dangerous game. Little niggles and aches felt in your foot or calf can result in something much more when you are dehydrated or excessively fatigued by the heat. So how can you keep getting the most […]
ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY
If you have pain in your Achilles tendon (at the back of your ankle), a stiff ankle in the morning and are involved in a sport that has repetitive activity such as running you may have Achilles Tendinopathy. What is Achilles tendinopathy? Achilles tendinopathy is an overuse condition of the tendon that commonly occurs in […]