to the effect of the orthoses, and to improved rehabilitation.”Many people are surprised to discover that knee and lower-leg injuries frequently originate from the abdomen, hips and pelvis, rather than stemming from the feet and ankles. They shouldn

-length discrepancy. How can I fix it?Upper-legWhy this pain in my backside? -->What's this pain in the top of my leg? -->Why this sudden hamstring tightness? -->Will a hernia really stop me running for nine months? -->What's causing this new pain? -->Hip Area

was experiencing the odd twinge in the right hip, which I was convinced was the onset of osteoarthritis.As usual, my long-suffering Sandra did the packing, sorted the accommodation, confirmed the tickets, found my passport in the potting shed, booked the cab, fed

I rose early this morning, as I have done every Sunday for 20 years. The old hip was a bit stiff, and a familiar twinge in the left calf reminded me that these days I ought to sit down before putting on my running shoes.I sifted through a heap

until the day before it’s due. And I’ve come to understand that some of life’s lessons are, in fact, absolutes. Such as ‘thin’ is the only word to use in a sentence that contains the word ‘hips’.One of the most important lessons in my life occurred

-weight squats are surprisingly effective. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and put your hands on your hips. Keep your back straight and your chin up, then bend your knees to around 90 degrees, but no more, and then return to the starting position

, swimming or a well-balanced gym routine helps to future-proof your body against the imbalances that can cause strains and over-use injuries. Don't underestimate how much your hips and upper body contribute to a stable, smooth running style.And stretching

cords keep it tight when it's not full, and there are loads of pockets including two on the stowable hip belt. The padded back gives great ventilation and our tester found it really stable and comfortable, even running with a laptop and a day's clothing

to 20 per cent of your daily needs), which helps to build new bone. A study of women aged 38 to 74, revealed that those who ate lettuce once or twice a day had a 45 per cent lower risk of hip fracture than those who ate lettuce one or fewer times per

hobble when they first get off the bike, running with smaller, more frequent strides as their hips and knees struggle to adjust. You're going wrong when: You run geisha-style, with exaggeratedly precise steps. Spend the last few minutes of the cycle