(Part 1: Medial tibial stress syndrome & compartment syndromes) Shin splints are one of the most common conditions that active exercisers and sports people experience. The term “shin splints” is given to any pain that is felt over lower part of the leg between the knee and the ankle, and is brought on by exercise or physical activity. However, shin splints are not just one single condition and as the treatment for each condition differs, it is important to try and understand them. In the … Read More →
Heel pain: helpful facts for active & busy people
The heel is one of the most important parts of our amazing body. The value of this part of your foot just under the ankle has a value that extends far, far beyond its diminutive size. If you think about it, it is this area smaller than the size of your palm (whichever palm/Palm you want to relate to) that first strikes the ground with every step you take, absorbing so much of your body weight, and helping to direct the rest of the foot as you walk and run. The heel is also akin to your teeth … Read More →
The Ultimate Sports First Aid Kit
The ultimate sports first aid kit? Well, perhaps not! But something that meets your first aid needs and is a useful standby item: hopefully!! Most sports people and regular travelers carry some form of first aid kit with them. This usually comprises favorite illness or injury treatment items, and may even be one of those conveniently available commercial first aid kits. I believe that you can get more value and use out of a just-in-case-because-you-never-know-when-you-might-need-it standby first … Read More →
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