.Foot hygiene is also vital for all runners, however old, when it comes to preventing blisters. If you determine what actually caused the blisters, then you go a long way to preventing them recurring. If youre happy that your feet arent slipping in your
UAN:204 Article type:--SymptomsYou must have experienced ankle sprains before an awkward footplant, followed by a sickening pain as your ankle twists inward and the agony of any further movement.SignsFollowing the injury, rapid bruising
the country who frequently treat runners.When you come to actually visit the specialist, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Specialists can be a great source of advice, not just about clearing up injuries, but about preventing problems in the future. Then
prevent and treat all minor TA problems. Prevention should include: 1 A Sorbothane-type heel raise, lessening the strain on the tendon and softening the landing forces; 2 Ensuring that the heel tabs on your shoes don’t press on your TA when your toes
UAN: 201 Article type:--The majority of people possess both anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, which form an X-shaped structure through the middle of the joint, their function being to prevent fore and aft movement of the tibia on the femur
UAN: Article type:++ADD PICS++ ++ADD LINKS TO STRETCH AND STRENGTEN++--Weve heard of exercise causing injury but preventing injury? Its not only possible, its extremely effective. And its infinitely preferable to patching up damage once
lucky, or very cautious, or both, then injury will strike at some point. But watching out for the warning signs and following a few tips could prevent the worst psychological effects and help get you back on the road a bit quicker.Discomfort is normal
of the lower leg (see ‘An Ounce of Prevention’ below). Typical recovery time is two to four weeks.If the injury doesn’t respond to self-treatment and rest in two to four weeks, see a podiatrist, who may recommend custom-made orthoses to control overpronation
Dr Robert D’Ambrosia, co-author of Prevention and Treatment of Running Injuries, who subscribes to the tight-hamstring-weak-quadriceps theory. "The knee is a hit taker," says Gary Gray, a physiotherapist who advocates a more holistic perspective
. Build up to three sets of 15, 12 and 10 repetitions, increasing the weight as you reduce the repetitions. (To prevent injury, and maintain balance at speed, complement these exercises with low-weight hamstring curls and oblique crunches.)
