Calf Pain From Interval Training
The absence of adequate pelvic and lower limb muscle strength and joint stability often leads to over use of the calf muscles during push off. Increasing our running speed also…
Andrew Gaze All-Star Basketball Team China Tour
Our own Julia Allan recently toured through China with the Andrew Gaze All-Star Basketball team. She sent us some fantastic happy snaps on her journey, and as soon as she…
Patellar Tracking Treatment
The muscles around the knee joint attach to the patella and control its position. Straight alignment of the knee joint itself crucial to the patella tracking correctly. When it’s not…
Remedial Massage For Runners
I’m amazed how often serious runners share their woes, in constant pain with strains and tears though calves and hamstrings, says Pure’s resident Remedial Therapist, Stephen McNamara. I’m also amazed…
The Benefits Of Ice Baths
Increased training outside your usual program, be it longer distance running or more interval and hill training, will affect the ability of your muscle fibres to function, causing them to…
Benefits Of A Standing Desk
In today’s society we are mostly desk-bound, writes physiotherapist Roy Dookia. It’s a widely held misconception that sitting is a neutral rest position for the body – it’s actually not…
Deep Vein Thrombosis Symptoms
When winter approaches we go into hibernation, so it’s even more important to remember why to keep moving, writes physiotherapist Kate de Bruyn. DVTs (Deep Vein Thrombosis) have a reputation of…
What Are Shin Splints?
Shin splints holding you back? Physiotherapist Cara Peake sheds some light on this all-too-common problem: We have either had them or lost a running or walking partner due to them. Shin splints…
Strapping Tape
Getting your tape on? Physiotherapist Emma Lee has the low down: Pink, blue, green, brown – taping these days seems to be the new fashion accessory! We generally use strapping tape for…
The Benefits Of Physiotherapy In Pregnancy
As early as 12 weeks, relaxin (the hormone that relaxes ligaments) is at its peak. This may contribute to pain around the pelvis and lower back as the muscles work…