The
peripheral nervous system includes all neural structures outside the brain and
spinal cord. They include sensory
receptors, peripheral nerves and their associated ganglion, and efferent motor
endings.1
Sensory
receptors are specialised to respond to changes in their environment, which are
called stimuli.1
These sensory receptors are linked to nerves whose stimulus triggers...
With the 2019 Gold Coast Marathon weekend drawing closer and
closer it can be a little stressful if you are dealing with a running injury
and still trying to maintain quality sessions and kilometres. Whether you are stepping up running distance
or trying to better a previous time...
Following on from last week where the condition was described and risk factors outlined, this week we are looking at the treatment options for plantar fasciitis in runners. Please keep in mind this advice does not supplement getting in and seeing a practitioner face to...
One of the most common conditions we see as Podiatrists is plantar heel pain which is a common disabling symptom with an incidence and prevalence that is uncertain.1; 2 It has been estimated however that 7% of the population over 65 years in the US...
Choose the Correct Running Shoes
This might seem like a simple thing to do but with the large number of different running shoes out there navigating the maze can be difficult. Especially with all of the differing advice out there from shoes stores, health professionals, magazines...
1. Not understanding your foot type
It is important to understand your foot type so that you know which of your foot structures may have the potential for overload while running. This can then help you focus on addressing areas of most importance in terms of...
A tarsal coalition is where two or more bones within the mid-foot and/or rear-foot are joined together. The connection can be either osseous (bone), cartilaginous or fibrous.
90% of tarsal coalitions are either talocalcaneal (intra-articular) or calcaneonavicular (extra-articular) (Franson & Baravarian, 2004). They can cause pain,...
Blisters can stop you in your tracks…..literally! Worse still if they are not looked after properly they can become infected and therefore stop you running for a while!
So what is the best way to prevent them and manage them if you want to keep on...
A common question I get asked in clinic is whether fore-foot or heel/mid-foot striking is better for you for preventing overuse injuries in long distance running.
This question is not always easy to answer as there are many variables such as running experience, conditioning, range of...
