Running Injuries
Essential Guide to Buying Your Next Pair of Running Shoes
Do you find it hard knowing which are the best running shoes for you? Incorrect running shoes are a very common contributor to many injuries that we see at Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy and Your Podiatry Canberra. Be they too old and worn out or just the wrong type of shoe for your foot, too…
Read MoreShould I run on my toes? Forefoot running vs heel strike: 4 Myths Busted!
Over the last several years there has been a considerable push towards forefoot running or the “barefoot running” technique. In this article we’ll refer to it as forefoot strike vs heel strike. Among my clientele of devout runners I have seen multiple injuries related to attempting to convert to minimalist shoes. I would often ask…
Read MoreVolunteer Physiotherapy at the Mother’s Day Classic Running Event
Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy were thrilled to be a part of the Mother’s Day Classic running event this year. It was our first time at the event and at one stage we had 5 physios working on injured runners and volunteers, with a line out the front of our tent. It was also great to…
Read MoreTop 8 Tips When Buying Footy Boots
Soccer, Football, AFL, Rugby Union, Rugby League, Touch Footy, Tag20 & GridIron season is upon us. For those of you that have dusted off last season’s gear and are thinking twice as to whether new footy boots are required, keep reading! For parents and guardians of young people who are about to start their season,…
Read MoreHow to Fix Shin Splints or Shin Pain
Shin splints and shin pain is a common complaint we see at Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy. It is particularly common in distance runners but can occur in any running sports, e.g. basketball, football, netball, or even from boot-camps. Shin pain is characterised by pain in and around the tibia (shin bone) in the lower leg.…
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