Are you waking up first thing in the morning and hobbling as a result of heel pain? When you sit for a long time and go to get up, does the pain return? Is it painful for the first hundred steps before easing off? Have you tried rolling, orthotics, exercises and still have lingering [...]
Around 70% of running injuries are attributed to a training error and almost all of them can be avoided with the right training and recovery strategies! As both a health professional and runner myself, I am in a unique position to help guide you to stay moving and injury free! Avoid training error  Increasing your [...]
Setting the goal of completing a marathon? It's vital that you are mentally and physically ready and have a strategic training plan in place! If you’re looking to train for a marathon or train effectively whilst injured, keep reading! Marathon programs roughly run over a minimum of 16 weeks and consist of four phases – [...]
Our muscles play an important role in the movement of our body. Without our muscles, we wouldn’t be able to bend our elbow or straighten our leg. As our muscles are soft and designed for flexibility, they are also prone to injury and if you have ever had a muscle tear, you know that they [...]
Common myths about running There are several myths that persist about running. Some of the myths prevent many people from trying running as a form of exercise, other myths simply need clarification to prevent injuries! Let’s explore the most common running myths here. 1- You should always stretch before running. Static stretching prior to [...]
Are you waking up first thing in the morning and hobbling as a result of heel pain? Is your walking or running capacity limited by heel pain? Have you been told you have plantar fasciitis, yet you’re not sure what to do about it and your heel pain is becoming chronic? Let’s talk about heel [...]