Research reviewed: Increased running speed & previous cramps rather than dehydration or serum sodium changes predict EAMC: study in 210 Ironman triathletes. Schwellnus et al. BJSM Muscle cramping and endurance athletes seem to go together like a horse and carriage – except in the former case, it’s not a beneficial relationship! The major question becomes […]
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Research reviewed: Maximal Strength Training Improves Running Economy in Distance Runners. Storen & Stoa. Medicine and science in sports & exercise 2008 The evidence on the benefits of strength training for long-distance runners – whether it’s for reducing injury risk or boosting performance – is becoming increasingly robust. However, the key question for distance runners
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Foot and ankle expert Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT details plantar fasciitis in a three part series. In part three, he lays out a comprehensive guide to treating the symptoms and root causes of plantar fasciitis.
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Foot and ankle expert Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT details plantar fasciitis in a three part series. In part two, he lays out four key signs and indicators to determine if you have plantar fasciitis.
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Foot and ankle expert Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT details plantar fasciitis in a three part series. In part one, he delves into what exactly plantar fasciitis is.
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Running physio & expert Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT gives four practical tips on how you can safely and effectively increase your running cadence.
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Running physio & expert Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT explains why increasing your running cadence can clear up nagging aches and pains and how to calculate it.
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Ankle sprains are far too common and account for the most time lost to injury. Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT – in a two part series, this is part 2 – explains how to prevent them by using neuromuscular training and strength training.
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The use of ankle braces to prevent ankle sprains is quite common…but do they actually work? Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT looked into the research to find out and came away with some interesting answers.
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Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT & owner of 3CB Performance explains three key do’s and don’ts for runners after a hamstring injury that will aide or hinder their recovery and risk for re-injury.
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