Tag Archives: pronation

Saucony Guide 9 Shoe review.

Posted on 12/04/2016 by sbrsport

A look at Saucony’s Guide shoe. Got them in stock here at SBR Sport.

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Pronation: Cause and effect.

Posted on 11/03/2016 by sbrsport

Pronation: Cause and effect. Pronation is an inward turning of the ankle that takes place when a person runs or walks. The drawing below is of a person’s right foot. You can see how the foot drops inward- that is … Continue reading →

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Achilles Tendinosis.

Posted on 19/10/2015 by sbrsport

In Greek mythology, Achilles was the Greek hero of the Trojan War, and the central character of Homer’s Iliad. This seemingly indestructible warrior was brought down by Apollo, who managed to shoot an arrow into his achilles tendon. The story of Achilles is … Continue reading →

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The Strange Case of Morton’s Toe.

Posted on 22/02/2015 by sbrsport

This blog is not about one of the toes of one of those people who have had a leg assessment at SBR Sport. Morton’s toe is a field of study that deals with a longer second toe. If your big … Continue reading →

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Planking and injury prevention.

Posted on 20/10/2013 by sbrsport

We work with a number of runners, cyclists and swimmers. A number of them will pick up an injury at some stage or another. One of the most common causes for injuries is a weak core. The words, ‘Core muscles’ … Continue reading →

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Piriformis Problems – A pain in the butt.

Posted on 29/07/2013 by sbrsport

Piriformis Muscle. Where is it, and what does it do? This muscle lies beneath the gluteus maximus muscle. Its origin is on the lateral surface of the sacrum and it inserts on the superior portion of the greater trochanter.  It … Continue reading →

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Plantar Fasciitis.

Posted on 04/03/2013 by sbrsport

If you can easily pronounce PLAN-ter fash-ee-EYE-tus, then you probably have or have had one of the more painful injuries linked to running. This is an injury that causes pain in the foot arch and can afflict runners, walkers and … Continue reading →

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A Look at Pronation.

Posted on 19/01/2013 by sbrsport

What is pronation? Pronation is an inward turning of the ankle that take place when a person runs or walks. It  places strain on the ankle and knee joint and can cause tightening of the Piriformis muscle, which, when strained, … Continue reading →

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ITB injuries.

Posted on 04/07/2012 by sbrsport

What is ITB? ITB is an abbreviation for the Ilio-Tibial Band. This band stretches from the hip area, goes down the side of the leg and anchors in on the upper section of the tibia. The simplest definition for the purpose … Continue reading →

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Understanding your Running Shoe.

Posted on 09/06/2012 by sbrsport

It is critical that you are fitted with the correct running shoe. We at SBR Sport are committed to selling you the right shoe, thus minimising your chance of injury and maximizing the pleasure you get out of running or … Continue reading →

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