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Running is a great form of exercise, with many proven benefits on physical and mental health. You need minimal equipment to start running and time is flexible. This makes it a great way to exercise in our modern lives Benefits of running Effects of running Runners knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome): Pain behind the kneecap caused…

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of pain in the bottom of the heel, the arch or both areas. The plantar fascia is a thick, fibrous, ligament like band on the bottom of the foot. It is attached to the heel, runs forward along the foot and attaches again at the ball…

 Lymphedema is swelling caused by excess lymphatic fluid (lymph) collecting in the body’s soft tissues, usually in the arms or legs. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system and vital for immune function. Fluid called lymph circulates within the lymphatic system. Lymphedema is typically caused by a blockage of this system What are the…

Trigger finger is a condition in which one of your fingers gets stuck in a bent position. Your finger may bend or straighten with a snap — like a trigger being pulled and released. The ring finger is often one of the fingers affected. The condition is also known as stenosing tenosynovitis. In a severe…

Maintaining my breath while running It is not enough to build endurance, relax your breathing or fuel properly; You have to go an extra mile to become better than what you are. A few more tips include; Run at a Conversational Pace Another way to track your intensity is to keep your pace moderate enough…

New runners often feel frustrated when they find themselves getting winded soon after starting a run. While some people may tell you that you’re simply out of shape, it’s not necessarily your fitness level that’s the issue—it’s the speed at which you are running and the way you are running. Building running endurance takes time,…

With many online self diagnosis, the results can be alarming and information can be misconstrued. Online is how we learn about our world and gather information; so why should our health be any different? But there are issues to consider. Here we discuss the potential positives and negatives related to ‘googling my symptoms’. The negatives…

An orthotic is an orthopedic appliance or apparatus used to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities. Or also to improve the function of movable parts of the body. Therefore, an orthotic is any device that is applied to your body that is meant to help you move and function better. However there are several different…

No pain, no gain. An expression used throughout gyms up and down the country and a motto that many physical therapists live by. Quite simply, pain is your body’s way of telling you something isn’t right. And if you choose to ignore it, or worse still, attempt to power through it, you stand to run…