Fueling for Your Half Marathon

September 19, 2015 by Sian Smale

This week we are side-stepping from Physiotherapy and discussing nutrition in sports and I'm thrilled to introduce Casey Keane-Miller (RD, CSSD) a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics who lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area. Casey shares her advice about choosing the right fuels for training and competing. There are some great tips throughout this blog, which can be applied to training for a marathon, half marathon and other long distance endurance events.

Does barefoot running reduce the risk of injury?

March 24, 2014 by Sian Smale

Contrary to popular belief, barefoot running is not suitable for all runners and doesn't reduce the risk of all running injuries. Although the evidence is not yet conclusive, this blog highlights what we currently know about the benefits of barefoot running and a forefoot strike technique.

Risk Factors and assessment of hamstring muscle strain injury

March 11, 2014 by Sian Smale

Older age, increased quadricep muscle peak torque and past history of hamstring injury are proven risk factors for hamstring muscle strain injury. The single leg hamstring bridge can assist with identifying those at greater risk of injury.

Patellofemoral joint pain 2013 consensus

February 25, 2014 by Sian Smale

Evidence supports the use of strengthening exercises for the posterolateral muscles of the hip and extensors of the knee, in conjunction with movement and gait re-training to address biomechanics and kinematics, in the treatment of patellofemoral joint pain.