Biomechanics of running….

Running is VERY different to walking and injuries for both need to be addressed differently. it is critical to be assessed correctly.

Team blogsJames Dodd26 March 2015James Dodd, Biomechanics, Running, Sports, Sports Injury Clinic

Nutrition tips for marathon runners

Nutririon tips for marathon runners…

SHIN PAIN IN RUNNERS EXPLAINED

Lower leg pain can come on for unseasoned runners or those that change their training routine too quickly without laying suitable foundations. This could be switching to lots of hill running or adding in more speed work.

Team blogsJames Dodd20 March 2015Shin, Pain, Pain Clinic, Running, Runner, Sports Injury Clinic, Sport, Leg, Leg Pain, Inflammatory, Osteopathy, Sports

Sports Massage… the low down

Research shows that there is moderate data supporting the use of massage to facilitate recovery from repetitive muscular contractions, as well as being effective in alleviating DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness – that achey feeling you get after tough exercise) by approximately 30%.

Latest NewsJames Dodd15 February 2015Sports Injury Clinic, Sports, Sports Injury, Massage, Sport Massage

True Proprioception and Function

You get great proprioceptive training for free if you do authentic Functional Exercise. Proprioceptors provide us with information about movement and the position of our head, limbs and body in time and space.

Get Wise for CrossFit – and keep safe!

The first affiliated CrossFit (CF) gym was opened in Santa Cruz in 1995 and was founded and developed by the coach Greg Glassman. Over his years of watching the fitness industry, his idea was to create versatile athletes (gymnastics and weightlifting) through primal movements and intense training.