Will carbon plate running shoes make you go faster?
We cut through the hype around carbon plate running shoes and look at the research since they have hit the running shoe market in 2017.
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Running Injury Prevention
Warm-up for runners who sit all day
Why sitting for extended periods predisposes a runner to injury, and what you can do about - including a pre-run warm-up demo.
Glute bridge exercises – 4 variations demonstrated
Demos of four glute bridge variations, as well as the benefits of glute bridges, common mistakes, and how to progress your glute bridges.
How often should you change your running shoes? Signs to look out for
We explain what can go wrong if you continue running in shoes that are past their prime and how to know when it’s time to change them.
Yes, runners need recovery days, but also recovery weeks
How recovery weeks can help runners to train smarter and avoid injuries.
Anti-inflammatory drugs for muscle pain and injuries – Why you should think twice
Drawbacks of using anti-inflammatories for muscle pain, whether it’s for an injury or to deal with muscle soreness during or after sport.
How to prevent knee pain when running
In this article, I discuss the three most common causes of knee pain when running and how you can prevent it. If your knee pain persists...
Running blisters – Causes, prevention, and treatment
This article discuss the treatment of running blisters, as well as the causes and how to prevent them.
How to avoid recurring hamstring injury
In this article, we explain what puts you more at risk of a hamstring injury or re-injury and what you can do to avoid a hamstring strain.
Is it safe for postmenopausal women to start running?
It is possible to start running safely after the menopause. Follow these 5 tips to get the benefits of running through and after menopause.
Risk factors for stress fractures in runners
The research is still a bit sparse with regards to specific risk factors that may predispose a runner to developing a stress fracture.
How to safely get back to running/exercise after injury
There are few things as frustrating as thinking that you’ve gotten rid of an injury just for it to flare back up after a few sessions of...
How the menopause affects a runner’s body
How the drop in oestrogen during the menopause can negatively affect a woman’s musculoskeletal system, and what runners can do about it.
Older runners – How to run strong and injury free
It’s very easy to fall into the trap of thinking that losing your running speed and muscle mass as you age is just part of the natural...
Training with a niggle injury – When it is OK?
Let’s face it, we’ve all tried training with a niggle injury or two. Sometimes it works, but other times it blows up in your face, and...
How to optimise recovery after training
When we exercise, our bodies sustain micro-damage. This is normal and needed, but also the reason why recovery after training is so...
Static stretching vs. dynamic stretching – When to do which
In this article, I discuss the main benefits of static stretching and dynamic stretching as well as how you can decide which type of...
Exercise after flu or a cold? How to decide
Sports physio Maryke Louw gives some tips on exercise after flu or a cold. When is it safe, and when is it better to wait until you've...
Gym workout for runners
When people think of exercise, a lot of times running is their first thought. It’s the most simple, in that it can be done anywhere, you...
Body Hack 4: Tendon Pain
THE BODYHACK SERIES: Body Hack 1: How to look after your joints Body Hack 2: Recipe for strong bones Body Hack 3: How to keep your...
Body Hack 3: How to keep your muscles happy
THE BODYHACK SERIES: Body Hack 1: How to look after your joints Body Hack 2: Recipe for strong bones Body Hack 3: How to keep your...
Body Hack 2: Recipe for strong bones
THE BODY HACK SERIES: Body Hack 1: How to look after your joints Body Hack 2: Recipe for strong bones (this article) Body Hack 3: How...
Body Hack 1: How to look after your joints
THE BODY HACK SERIES: Body Hack 1: How to look after your joints (this article) Body Hack 2: Recipe for strong bones Body Hack 3: How...
Do compression socks work?
In this article I discuss what compression socks are and how they work. I also take a closer look at the current research to find out if,...
How do you cool-down after exercise? Here’s what works.
A cool-down includes all the activities that you do in the hour after exercise. It can broadly be divided into an active cool-down and a...
Components of the perfect warm-up: What exercises to include
You’re missing a trick if you don’t do a good warm-up before you run or do sport. Not only does it enhance your performance but it also...
Yes, warming up prevents injuries. Here's how.
I can probably count on one hand the number of patients I see in clinic every week who actually do a proper warm-up before they exercise....
Dynamic stretching: Benefits, pitfalls, and exercise examples for legs
The benefits of dynamics stretches, how to avoid common pitfalls, and some example exercises of dynamic stretches for your legs.
Foam rolling / massage ball for glutes: When to avoid it, when it might be useful, and how to do it
The glutes is an area of the body that responds really well to foam rolling or self-massage using a massage ball (my preferred method)....
The ultimate guide to foam rolling
I’ve received so many questions about foam rolling recently that I thought it might just save me some time if I wrote a blog post that...
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