Tag Archives: running shoes

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 →

Posted in Injury File, Running | Tagged hips, injury., massage, morton's toe, Mortons neuroma, pronation, running shoes, statue of liberty. | Leave a comment

Runners and Black Toenails.

Posted on 30/03/2014 by sbrsport

Bleeding under the toenail is a common runners’ complaint. The good news is that the blood under the nail will reabsorb, and so you have not been condemned to black toe nails for life. Most runners do not experience pain … Continue reading →

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Summer is here, it’s time to run, except…..

Posted on 09/09/2013 by sbrsport

…. You wanted to run through winter but the cold weather got the better of you. Our temperatures are warming up rapidly, in fact, it feels as if someone ignored the spring switch, and hit the summer switch instead. With … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Running | Tagged forrest gump, minamalist shoes, Running, running shoes, tim noakes | Leave a comment

Running and Blisters

Posted on 09/07/2013 by sbrsport

Captain Haddock of Tintin fame might have shouted, “Blistering Barnacles!”, but we have come across a number of runners who have shouted out, “Blistering blisters!”. The small ones can cause a bit of discomfort, the big ones, however, can destroy … 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 →

Posted in Injury File, Running, Trigger Points & Massage | Tagged foot arch., heel, navicular bone, plantar fasciitis, pronation, runners leg assessment., Running, running shoes, superficial back line, supination | Leave a comment

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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A look at Morton’s Neuroma / Hotfoot.

Posted on 04/11/2012 by sbrsport

A number of runners and cyclists experience pain over the metatarsal section of the foot while training. The pain very often comes from a condition known as Mortons Neuroma. The Neuroma is found between toes 3 & 4, with your big … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling & Bike Setup., Injury File, Running | Tagged foot pain, injury., Mortons neuroma, running shoes | 2 Comments

What is ITB?

Posted on 26/09/2012 by sbrsport

IT Band Syndrome is an overuse injury. It is commonly found in both runners and cyclists. The pain most often occurs on the outside of the knee and is very painful. The pain ‘switches’ on and makes running impossible. The pain … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Running | Tagged cycling, flexion, hip instability, injury., ITB, knee, massage, running shoes, soft tissue massage, vastus medialis | 1 Comment

Running Shoe Tips

Posted on 31/07/2012 by sbrsport

Running Shoe Size. By all means, size up! – While your pant size may drop, your shoe size won’t. Many runners find the best fit comes from going up at least a half size for a little extra room in … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Running, Triathlon | Tagged injury., running shoes, size, socks | 1 Comment