Prevention and dealing with running injuries

running injuries

With many of you starting on your marathon training journey, here’s a reminder of some of our tips for preventing and dealing with common running injuries.   Warm up and cool down always!  Maintain flexibility. Although recent research suggests pre-running stretching is not effective in preventing injury, maintaining flexibility at other times is vital to permit continued … Read more

Marathon Training Woes

Marathon runners

The London 2019 Marathon is being held on Sunday 28th of April so hopefully you are well underway with your marathon training!  In the remaining weeks, it is really important to take on board good practice and techniques to help prevent and manage some of the many common running injuries.  Common Running Injuries  Here are a few injuries many runners encounter during their training.  Achilles … Read more

What is plantar fasciitis and how to treat it?

Plantar fasciitis a type of pain that appears in the heel area of your feet. Often found in overweight people, it  can be quite a debilitating injury. When the pressure increases on your heel then the pain also starts to increase. This type of pain can also affect pregnant women especially in their last months … Read more

Plantar Fasciitis Injuries and Recovery

Sporting Injuries in Croydon

Plantar fasciitis is a common injury among runners, walkers and hikers. It also affects people who work in standing postures for their living like nurses and lecturers. Patients get foot arch pain and/or heel pain. Morning foot pain is a signature symptom.  Plantar fasciitis is basically an inflammation and subsequent thickening and/or degeneration of the … Read more