Shin Splints

Shin Splints

Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, is a term for pain on the front inside part of the lower leg. Shin splints involve inflamed muscle, tendons, and the thin layer of tissue that covers the bone. Shin splints happen over a period of time when...
Hydration in Sport

Hydration in Sport

  Hydration in sport is vital to replace the loss of fluid that our body perspires, which controls our body temperature as we utilize energy. If we do not replace this fluid we overheat and dehydrate, which may lead to a decrease in performance and an increased...
5 Muscles To Stretch Before Your Run

5 Muscles To Stretch Before Your Run

Stretches, something everyone does before a run or a workout. However, which muscles should we stretch? How should we stretch it? How long should we hold each stretch for? Based on recent studies, stretches do not actually reduce the risk in injuries with any...
CALF STRENGTHENING – 5 GOOD REASONS WHY

CALF STRENGTHENING – 5 GOOD REASONS WHY

By Carin Penberthy, Physiotherapist Calf strengthening is not only a common denominator in alot of lower limb rehabilitation programs, but also plays an important role in lower limb mechanics, as well as a key aspect of injury prevention for certain lower limb...