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Foot pain while running? Treatment tips
Injury / Pain

Foot pain while running? Treatment tips

When you run, your foot needs to absorb a force that’s ~2x your body weight while keeping you stable. Considering all the work it has to do, it’s unsurprising that things can sometimes go wrong, le...

Injury / PainMan playing tennis wear compression sleeves for sports recovery

Self Care After Injury and Operation Using Braces and Supports

Using braces and supports Whilst injured from accident or sporting endeavours or the period immediately following an operation can be a difficult time for anyone, especially those that are normally...

Injury / PainKnee Pain From Running - Do You Need Knee Support?

Knee Pain From Running - Do You Need Knee Support?

The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the most easily injured. It comprises four main components: bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. Many of these structures can be susceptibl...

Injury / PainHow do you fix Runner’s Knee | Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

How do you fix Runner’s Knee | Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Runner’s Knee pain is all too common among runners. Too much training, insufficient muscle strength, and even worn-down running shoes can lead to pain that stops you in your tracks. Fortunately, th...

Injury / PainChronic Knee Pain | Causes and Treatment

Chronic Knee Pain | Causes and Treatment

Although many types of knee pain are not permanent, other types of pain can last for a very long time. For example, arthritic pain worsens over time. Such pain can radically change your daily life....

Injury / PainIliotibial Band Stretches To Improve Knee Stability

Iliotibial Band Stretches To Improve Knee Stability

Whether you’re a new runner or a serious runner who racks up the kilometres, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced pain on the outer side of your knees. This pain is usually due to a condition k...

Injury / PainSharp Knee Pain? Causes and treatment

Sharp Knee Pain? Causes and treatment

Knee pain comes in many forms but sharp pain often indicates a strain or tear to one of the tendons or ligaments. Diagnosing from pain alone isn’t usually reliable however it does help  when diagno...

Injury / PainWoman with knee brace/support is running along on side-walk near the ocean

Knee Pain: Should I use a strap or brace?

When it comes to deciding the best way to treat knee pain, the options can feel overwhelming. Generally, there are two main forms of knee support. The knee strap and the knee brace, and they each h...

Injury / PainHow Long Does it Take to Recover from an MCL Injury?

How Long Does it Take to Recover from an MCL Injury?

If you have ever torn your MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament), you know how much it can hurt, how frustrating the recovery can be and how important it is to properly rehabilitate. So, just how long d...

Injury / PainWhy do my Calves Hurt After Exercise?

Why do my Calves Hurt After Exercise?

When you exercise, the feeling of blood pumping through your body, fresh air in your lungs and release of serotonin and dopamine give you a great feeling. Exercise is great for you, however, muscle...