Groin injuries – What you need to know Groin injuries are an increasingly common injury in distance runners. Previously it was predominantly footballers that would develop these injuries due to the forceful nature of the kicking movement, however runners are now reporting more injuries in this region. Despite being a ‘personal’ area of the body, […]
Performance running socks – Are they worth it? Any sock will do …right? Many of us cringe when we see the price of a performance running sock and the thought of they can’t be better than my good ol’ cotton socks – can they? Your running sock choice can be the difference between a comfortable, […]
Feet up or hips down Our podiatry team cover injuries from hip to toe Injury management is all about perspective. Whilst podiatrists are known for dealing with foot complaints, our scope of practice extends much further than many people realise. Yes – we address all sorts of foot issues, but we are also well versed […]
Should you have more than two pairs of shoes? A general rule of thumb should be to purchase a new set of running shoes at least once a year. If you are doing 20km or less a week of running, then one pair of shoes a year may suffice. If you are a regular runner […]