Achilles tendinopathy is a painful and often debilitating condition that affects the Achilles tendon, causing swelling, stiffness, and discomfort. This common overuse injury occurs due to repeated microtraumas—tiny injuries to the tendon—that fail to heal completely. Over time, this can lead to scar tissue build up, causing pain and even thickening of the Achilles tendon. The […]
Read MoreWHAT IS SHOCKWAVE THERAPY? Shockwave therapy is a highly effective electrotherapy treatment used by physiotherapist’s. It delivers high energy pulses of sound waves by a hand-held device that allows your physio to penetrate deep to the injured area with pinpoint accuracy. It works by increasing the blood flow within your injured area, stimulating cell regeneration […]
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STRENGTH TRAINING FOR RUNNERS For many endurance athletes lifting weights in the gym can be somewhat alien. The preconception that you will gain muscle mass, become bulky or get injured whilst lifting weights often keeps the running community away from lifting weights. Although research has shown that strength can be beneficial for runners in multiple […]
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