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Plantar fasciitis or plantarfasciopathy. What is it and please fix me?

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Plantar fasciopathy has been used as the new name for plantar fasciitis and it makes good sense why.

Plantar fasciopathy can be a runner’s nightmare.  Athletes are training really hard, trying to increase their training load for the upcoming races and boom, they start to get pain in the bottom of their foot or heel.

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EoinPlantar fasciitis or plantarfasciopathy. What is it and please fix me?
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Ankle Sprains

Managing Lateral Ankle Sprains.

 A high majority of people will report a traumatic injury of the ankle at some point in their lifetime, most of which are a result of sport. 75% of injuries at the ankle occur on the lateral (outside) aspect and so, this article will focus on the management of these particular injuries. In the Netherlands, approximately 520,000 people annually report a traumatic injury of the ankle of which 200,000 are a result of sport. Only half of the injuries receive medical attention and 40% develop chronic ankle instability (CAI). Of the people who play sport, 60-90% resume the same level of sporting performance 12 weeks after the injury.

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EoinAnkle Sprains
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The Stronger Athlete- Strength & Conditioning

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The general incidence of lower body injuries in runner ranges from 19.4 to 79.3 percent.  The knee is the most commonly injured body part (42%).  The most common complaints are achilles tendinopathy, patellofemoral pain syndrome, shin splints, iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome, plantar fasciopathy and stress fractures of the foot and tibia.

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EoinThe Stronger Athlete- Strength & Conditioning
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Top Tips For Beginner Runners.

 

With the ringing in of a new year comes the commitment to resolutions which usually involve health. Gyms are exceptionally busier in January with the majority of us vowing to get fit this year. Running is a common starting place for most as it is free and requires little to no equipment. However, novice runners have a high injury risk and usually end up in a Physio clinic or quitting! So here is a list of tips to reduce the risk of injury and prolong your new running career.

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EoinTop Tips For Beginner Runners.
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Hamstring Injuries

Hamstring Injuries.

The hamstring muscles are located on the back of the thigh. They start at the bottom of the pelvis at a place called the ischial tuberosity and continue down the leg, attaching just below the knee. The hamstring muscle unit is made up of three muscles – Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus and Biceps femurs, the latter being the most frequently injured. These muscles contract to extend the leg backwards and bend the knee.

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EoinHamstring Injuries
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How to Prevent Calf injuries for Runners.

 

Calf injuries are very common in running and are arguably the most frequent injury.  As well as our normal running training, we walk a lot during the day and wear heels/ unsupported footwear which cause increased load in our calves.  The extra load on the calf can lead to tightness or a calf tear.  A calf tear can have you out of training for anything from 2-12 weeks depending on the type of tear you have.

Follow the simple tips below to prevent yourself from this injury.

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EoinHow to Prevent Calf injuries for Runners.
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Adventure Racing – Find the Athlete Within!!

Hell and Back, Tough Mudder, Gaelforce West-Some of the many races that are a great way to get fit and have a lot of fun!!!

In the last few years Adventure Racing has really taken off with more and more people entering and more races being scheduled than ever before but are these races for everyone and what is the best way to prepare for them?

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EoinAdventure Racing – Find the Athlete Within!!
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Peak Physio at the World Boxing Championships

Peak Physio’s Eoin Naughton was the Irish Physiotherapist for World Youth Championships held in Sofia in April. Ireland traveled with a strong team and for the first time women were included alongside the men as the event was also a qualifier for the Youth Olympics which will take place this August in China.

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EoinPeak Physio at the World Boxing Championships
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Cycling Do’s and Don’ts

More and more of us nowadays are braving the Dublin roads and donning our cycling gear as a way of commuting as well as a recreational activity. In this month’s blog we want to look at some Do’s and Don’ts of cycling.

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EoinCycling Do’s and Don’ts