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Strength Training for Endurance Runners – Katarzyna Brachowska (Senior Specialist MSK Physio)

This blog explores the benefits of strength training for endurance runners, focusing on performance enhancement and injury prevention. Key topics include the mechanistic perspective of strength training, VO2 max, running economy, and the deterministic model of endurance running performance. It also addresses overuse injuries, training models, and the interference effect in combined training. Practical […]

07 Apr

Effective Rehabilitation Strategies for Lasting Relief from Low Back Pain

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Lower back pain is extremely common in recent times, with a significant increase in remote desk based work in the last five years. A combination of a poor ergonomic set-up and increased frequency of sitting down create substantial weakness in the muscles supporting the spine. This consequently has an impact on the spinal vertebrae and […]

30 Sep

Should Runners Lift Weights?

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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 […]

30 Jan

Achilles Tendonitis/Tendonopathy

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What is it? Achilles tendonitis/tendonopathy is an inflammation of the achilles tendon which is often chronic, causing adhesions (scar tissue) results in pain around your heel, bottom of your calf and in or around the achilles tendon at the back of the ankle. In many cases the continuous breakdown and healing of the tendon causes […]

Category: Exercise & rehabilitation

Strength Training for Endurance Runners – Katarzyna Brachowska (Senior Specialist MSK Physio)

Effective Rehabilitation Strategies for Lasting Relief from Low Back Pain

Should Runners Lift Weights?

Achilles Tendonitis/Tendonopathy

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