Stress fractures are a runner’s worst nightmare because they are often mis-diagnosed and once accurately identified, treatment is often no running and even crutches. This is extremely frustrating and requires the amount of patience that is rare in the running populations. So what do we need to know about stress fractures? It is worth mentioning […]
This will help you with the prevention and management of most lower limb tendinopathies including plantar fasciitis, achilles, high hamstring, patella and hip tendinopathies. This is because lower limb tendons respond in a similar fashion to load and training errors. So here are the top 3 tips when dealing with tendon pain. Tip #1: Tendon […]
Brodie sheds some light on the difference between a strong and a weak tendon during a flare-up phase. These two scenarios should be interpreted and managed very differently so it is important to learn. Tune in to learn the differences in behaviours betwee
I must start with a warning because trying to run faster without guidance can lead to significant spikes in training load. So, be gradual and follow the next 5 tips with a sensible attitude. With that said, here are my 5 tips to help improve your running speed. Run faster tip #1: Build a bigger […]
Brodie answers your proximal hamstring tendinopathy questions: 1.) Does it mean it is improving if you are progressing with the weights but sitting pain still remains painful? 2.) While strengthening seems to be the primary mode to rehab. What, if any, is
Brodie answers your proximal hamstring tendinopathy questions: 1.) I am managing to get back to running and close to my previous pace, do you ever recover from this injury and do you have any more good news stories? 2.) How effective is shock-wave therapy
What is Shin Splints? More accurately termed ‘medial tibial stress syndrome’ shin splints is repetitive trauma cause by either: Muscles pulling on the shin bone: Because the deep muscles of the calf (the soleus) attach onto the shin and produce a powerful force when running. Then this calf muscle could be capable of generating enough […]
In today’s Q&A Brodie answers the three following questions from podcast listeners: “I’m a marathon runner and I’ve been suffering from PHT for 3 years. Progressive loading exercises didn’t work and eventually, I gave up. Nothing seemed to work. I’ve
Feet are often a neglected piece of the running puzzle. That is because they often hide away and are compensated by footwear. But how important is it to have strong feet for running? Does it reduce risk of injury? Let’s see what the evidence says. The Foot Core System An article published in 2014 introduced […]
