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My Advice for Pes Cavus

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Admin

The pes cavus or high arched foot is sometimes difficult to manage. It comes in several different forms. It may just be a high arched foot or no real consequence or it could be associated with supination at the ankle … Continue reading →

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My Advice for Pose Running

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Admin

Pose running is one of those many different running technique that are being widely promoted in the running community. The technique uses more of a forefoot strike, a shorter stride length and a more forward lean at the ankle rather … Continue reading →

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My Advice for Peroneal Tendonitis

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Admin

Peroneal tendonitis is an uncommon running injury, but can persist for a while when present. The peroneal muscles on the outside of the leg function to stabilise the foot on the ground and stop the foot from supinating or rolling … Continue reading →

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My Advice for Kohlers Disease

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Admin

Kohler’s Disease is a problem with the tarsal navicular bone in young kids in which the vascular supply to the bone is disrupted. This leads to a softening of the bone and as the bone is one of the ‘pillar … Continue reading →

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My Advice for Forefoot Varus

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Admin

Forefoot varus is an uncommon biomechanical problem due to the alignment of the bone in the foot. When the heel bone is held vertical or in its neutral position, the medial or inside of the foot is off the ground. … Continue reading →

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My Advice for Cracked Heels

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Admin

This is not exactly a running injury, but it is surprising how many runners get cracks in the dry and hard skin that can develop around the heel. They can be painful. They occur when the fat pad under the … Continue reading →

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My advice for Posterior Tibial Tendonitis

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Admin

Posterior tibial tendonitis is a problem with the tendon on the inside of the ankle joint. The initial discomfort is usually felt either just above or just below the medial malleolus or inside ankle bone, sometimes extending down into the … Continue reading →

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My advice for ‘top of foot pain’

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Admin

Top of foot pain is becoming a more common running injury with the trend to barefoot and minimalist running. The cause of the problem is due to the constant load on the forefoot dorsiflexing the forefoot on the rearfoot and … Continue reading →

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My Advice if you Overpronate

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Admin

Overpronation is a term used to describe a foot that has rolled inwards at the ankle joint and is usually accompanied with a lowering of the arch of the foot. It is a term that is often overused and abused, … Continue reading →

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My Advice for Nail Laser Treatment

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Admin

Fungal infections of the toenails in runners are common. The fungus thrives in the wet and damp environment of the shoe, and this is especially true in runners as they subject the toenails to so much trauma. The treatment for … Continue reading →

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