Rob developed a hamstring strain mid-race in January 2018 which eventually progressed into pain when sitting and driving. Initial shockwave therapy irritated symptoms for over a week and Rob struggled to get symptoms under control. With limited fitness e
After just finishing the book ‘Rebound’ I thought I would share some key points I took away from it. Recovery is a mental game as much as it is physical. Studies have shown that athletes with positive psychological responses to their injury were more likely to return to their sport. We must learn to recognize […]
As soon as summer starts, I see a lot more people presenting with plantar fascia pain and foot pain. I wonder if it is because of the transition from supportive shoes to barefoot walking as the cause. Keep this in mind. You are more likely to develop plantar fascia pain if you exceed your capacity […]
In today’s episode, Brodie answers the following questions: Rob: “I’m currently on a 2-week holiday. I do have access to the gym here but the equipment isn’t as good as at my gym at home. Is easing back on the exercise likely to set me back at all? Brent
A great topic for new and experienced runners. When I ask clients what their running warm-up routine is most of them reply with, ‘I know I should probably stretch more’. One of the first blog posts I wrote talked about static stretching and it’s inability to reduce injury risk. The evidence shows no improvement in […]
This may seem on the contrary to the beliefs of most, but complete rest is rarely the solution for optimal recovery. In fact, rest could potentially make your injury worst! So let’s learn why staying active is so important and which option is best for your injury. Complete rest & running injuries When you experience […]
In today’s episode, Brodie answers the following questions: Julia: Hi Brodie I have a general query about the fact that this condition is so difficult to treat within the physio/orthopedic community with seemingly only a handful of specialists (like yours
Injured runners just want to keep running, and certain circumstances will permit running. But did you know you will recover faster if you learnt how to implement some cross-training into your recovery plan? This is because it is often unhelpful to completely rest when injured. Plus, if it is done correctly, it has the added […]
I talk with a lot of people with proximal hamstring tendinopathy, and I commonly hear them say “Brodie, I know you talk about the importance of tendon compression during rehab, but I still don’t fully get it”. Well, this episode aims to clear the confusio
For this blog we review the latest in achilles pain treatment. In particular, a recent article titled ‘Achilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle Power Deficits: Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy Revision 2018’. This research complies all the treatment methods available and grades them from A (most effective & research-backed) to D (ineffective or no research found). So let’s […]
