How to assess and fix excessive forefoot running and its related injuries What does Excessive Forefoot Running Mean? Excessive forefoot running means that the runner’s foot does not strike, distributing the landing forces on the entire foot (forefoot, midfoot, and top of the heel ) but only on the forefoot ( Metatarsal bones ). Excessive […]
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High-Power Laser Therapy for Chronic Groin Pain Introduction: Understanding Chronic Groin Pain Chronic groin pain — often rooted in adductor tendinopathy, adductor muscle strain, sports hernia, or other soft-tissue dysfunctions — is a frequent problem for athletes and active individuals. The complexity of the groin region, involving muscles, tendons, fascia, and joints, means that simple […]
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The Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage What Is Manual Lymphatic Drainage? Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a gentle, rhythmical manual therapy technique designed to stimulate lymph vessel contraction, redirect lymph fluid toward healthy drainage pathways, and reduce interstitial fluid build-up. Unlike deep massage, MLD works at a superficial tissue level, targeting lymph capillaries located just beneath […]
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The Power of Shockwave Therapy to Treat Cellulite What Is Cellulite? Cellulite is a common aesthetic and functional concern affecting up to 90% of women and many men, regardless of fitness level or body composition. Cellulite develops when fibrous septa pull down on the skin, while underlying fat pushes upward, creating the characteristic “dimpled” appearance. […]
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IASTM: The little-known physiotherapy! Introduction: What Is IASTM? Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is a specialised hands-on physiotherapy technique that uses expertly-designed stainless steel or medical-grade tools to apply focused mechanical pressure and shear forces over muscles, fascia, tendons, and scar tissue to get many musculoskeletal benefits, such as Release soft tissue restrictions. Improve the […]
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How Poor Sleep Increases Injury Risk for Endurance Runners and Triathletes Endurance runners and triathletes are no strangers to long training hours, early mornings and heavy weekly mileage. Training consistency is often prioritised at all costs, while sleep is treated as something to catch up on later. Evidence increasingly suggests that inadequate sleep does not […]
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The Power of Combined Shockwave and Laser Therapy to Treat Runner Knee Introduction: Why Runner Knee Matters Runner’s knee (often referring to patellofemoral pain or patellar tendinopathy) is one of the most common overuse injuries affecting runners of all levels, from recreational joggers to competitive marathoners. It can cause persistent knee pain, reduced performance, and […]
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The Best Preventive Sports Massage for HYROX Competition What Is HYROX? The Ultimate Hybrid Fitness Race Explained HYROX is a global fitness competition that blends endurance running with functional strength workouts in a timed race format. Athletes complete eight 1 km runs, each followed by a workout station such as the sled push, sled pull, […]
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High Power Laser Therapy to Treat Achilles Tendinopathy Introduction Achilles tendinopathy is a debilitating and often persistent injury. Whether you’re an athlete, runner, or someone who just uses their feet a lot, chronic Achilles pain can limit your life. At Mr Salus Sporting Lab in London, we offer advanced, non-invasive treatment using EMS high-power laser […]
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Shockwave Therapy to Treat Osgood-Schlatter Disease Introduction Osgood-Schlatter Disease (OSD) is a common overuse injury in adolescent athletes, causing pain at the tibial tuberosity — where the patellar tendon attaches below the knee. While conservative treatments (rest, exercises, hands-on physiotherapy) remain first-line, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is emerging as a promising non-surgical option for persistent […]
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