Stress Fractures in Foot Bones
What is a stress fracture? A stress fracture is a very small fracture that can appear in a bone and is often associated with surrounding swelling and pain in the…
Shin Splints – Everything you need to know.
What are shin splints? Shin splints are a feeling of pain or soreness that occurs on the inside or outside of the shin bone (Tibia). It is more common in…
Seven Common Cognitive Biases
While most of us like to think we are logical and rational we are all influenced by cognitive biases, or thinking biases. Some of these are obvious and you may…
Ganglion Cysts – Everything you need to know
What are Ganglion Cysts? A ganglion cyst is a lump that can occur along the path of a tendon or over a joint within the body. The most common sites…
Everything you need to know about stretching
It has been ingrained in many people that you need to stretch to reduce the incidence of injury, reduce the lactic acid build up, or to help with recovery after…
Turf Toe – Everything you need to know
Turf Toe. What is it? ‘Turf toe’ is the name given to an injury of the big toe joint that affects the joint capsule and in some cases the surrounding…
What is decision fatigue?
Decision fatigue is the emotional and mental strain from the impact of making too many decisions, or more correctly from excessive choices. It causes a deterioration of our ability for…
How do I fix a sports related muscle injury/pull/strain?
It is important to know that your body has the natural ability to heal itself from a muscle injury, with moderate strains taking around 3-4 weeks before returning to the…
Flat Feet – Are they worth worrying about?
What is a flat foot? A flat foot or flat feet are terms used to describe the “posture” or “shape” of a person’s foot while standing or moving. What causes…
Everything you need to know about Calluses and Corns…
There’s that old saying “Out of sight, out of mind” and that is usually the case with corns and calluses on people’s feet, until they become painful… Pain is the…
What is Anxiety?
What is Anxiety? Broadly speaking anxiety is an emotion that would be considered a normal response to stressful situations. It is our body’s physical response to a threat and can…
Plantar fasciitis – What really causes it and the best way to overcome this painful condition.
What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis (sometimes referred to as plantar fasciopathy) is an injury to the plantar fascia, a piece of tissue that extends from the base of the…