ACHILLES TENDONITIS
This article covers Achilles Tendonitis and is provided by Teri Burgess, resident Physiotherapist, from time-to-run Cape Town Achilles Tendonitis Definition and Treatment Definition: Inflammation of the Achilles tendon. The Achilles is the large tendon connecting the...
THE 5 MOST COMMON RUNNING INJURIES
The Big 5 – Most Common Running Injuries
The 5 most common running injuries presented by Teri Burgess, Physiotherapist, from Cape Town
Achilles Tendinitis · ITB · Plantar Fasciitis · Runner’s Knee · Shin Splints
ITB – ILIOTIBIAL BAND SYNDROME
This article covers ITB - iliotibial band syndrome and is provided by Teri Burgess, resident Physiotherapist, from time-to-run Cape Town ITB - iliotibial band syndrome and Treatment Definition: Pain and inflammation on the outside of the knee, where the iliotibial...
PLANTAR FASCIITIS
This article covers Plantar Fasciitis and is provided by Teri Burgess, resident Physiotherapist, from time-to-run Cape Town Plantar Fasciitis Definition and Treatment Definition: An inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick fibrous band of tissue in the bottom of...
RUNNERS KNEE
This article covers Runner's Knee (also known as Chondromalacia) and is provided by Teri Burgess, resident Physiotherapist, from time-to-run Cape Town Runner's Knee Definition and Treatment Definition: A softening or wearing away and cracking of the cartilage under...
SHIN SPLINTS
This article covers Shin Splints and is provided by Teri Burgess, resident Physiotherapist, from time-to-run Cape Town Shin Splints Definition and Treatment Definition: Inflammation of the muscle attachments and interosseous membranes to the tibia (shin bone) on the...
HAMSTRING SECTION
This article is provided by Teri Burgess, resident Physiotherapist from Time-to-Run Cape Town, covering Recurrent Hamstring injuries. Teri is also the contributor of the hugely popular article, covering the 5 most common running injuries, aptly named The BIG Five....
ARTICLES
This article will discuss muscle soreness after training, as well as a few preventative measures and treatment of the ailment. Muscle Soreness after Training In one of our articles under TheABC, Andrew Bosch, has discussed DOMS, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. With...
STRESS FRACTURES
Stress fractures can be avoided Do not be fooled into thinking that your injury is a stress fracture only if you are unable to run. Many runners could avoid stress fractures if they would only take notice of a pain in the legs after a run. At this point it’s possible...
ARTICLES
The causes of foot injuries in running are factors which are influenced by the distribution of load, including anatomical factors, body weight, shoes, surface, training program and technique. To better understand this is to understand that each element needs to be...
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RUNNING INJURIES
RICE is known as the most effective treatment of injuries. Rest; Ice; Compression; Elevation Rice for Injury Treatment Rest: Immediate rest from the movement allows the muscle to begin recovery without any more damage being done. Ice: Ice should be applied as soon as...
How to regain your fitness after injury or illness The quickest way to get your fitness back after a lay-off is to find a three-minute hill. Let's say that things are going really well with your training. You're steadily getting fitter and racing faster as you get...
In this article I want to discuss the idea that an injury, if it is treated and acted on in the right way, can actually be a gift to runners. Some of you may wonder how one can possibly see an injury as a gift, when being injured can be the most annoying, and...
How you approach your Injury Treatment, can be your salvation when it comes to recovery. It is a major challenge to discuss in detail the nature and treatment of all running injuries. Knowing the cause and providing detailed information regarding the treatment of...
Many runners have had the experience of having a peaceful night of sleep interrupted suddenly and without warning by a severe cramp in some part of their leg or foot, and to make matters worse there is often residual pain even after the cramping has disappeared....
