Recovering from Lower Back Pain when Running: A Guide to Returning to Running Sports
Running is an excellent form of exercise that offers various health benefits, but it can also lead to lower back pain if proper technique and care are not taken. There are numerous benefits for both physical and mental health. Regular running can help improve cardiovascular health, reduce blood pressure, manage weight, and reduce the risk […]
Recovering from Achilles Tendon Pain when Running: A Guide to Returning to Running Sports
Running is a popular sport that brings joy and numerous health benefits to individuals worldwide. However, Achilles tendon pain can be a significant hindrance to runners’ performance and enjoyment. Hong Kong Sports Clinic is dedicated to helping runners recover from Achilles tendon pain and return to their favourite sport. In this guide, we will explore […]
Physiotherapy for Trail Runners: Guide to Ankle Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention
Ankle sprains are a common injury among trail runners, and they can be a frustrating setback for those who love to hit the trails. While self-care is important for immediate treatment, working with a professional physiotherapist can be invaluable in guiding a safe and effective return to running, reducing the risk of re-injury, and addressing […]
10 key points to perform and stay an injury-free runner
Here are the different points most runners want to consider in order to increase their performance while minimizing the odds of getting injured. 1. The majority of runners sustain an overuse injury over a 1-year period. 2. Chose dynamic stretches over static stretches before a run. You want to increase your body temperature. 3. Knee […]
Can runners’ gait be effectively re-trained?
Running mechanics have often been cited as potential causes for running-related injuries. It is believed that altering one’s mechanical pattern may lead to reduce the loads on tissues and joints. Altering your running technique is not an easy task, as locomotion is thought to be pretty much automatic and difficult to change. There are 2 […]
Assessing hip mechanics for runners
Over the past 20 years, the hip joint has been focused as a key injury predictor. When the knee flexes, internally rotates and abducts during the first half of stance, the hip works in a similar fashion. After heel strike and during the first third of the stance the hip flexes then undergoes almost full […]
The anatomical alignment of the knee
It has been discussed for a long time that our pelvis/hip structure may influence the running-related injury rate. An increase of the Q-angle – the angle between the femoral bone and a vertical line – has often been described as a risk factor, putting more load on the outside part of the kneecap. Science […]
Foot orthotics and running
Foot orthotics have been proven to help with the treatment of running-related musculoskeletal injuries. 70 to 80% of people with chronic knee injuries get substantial benefits from such items. While several studies have shown a good amount of help with pain control, we do not really understand why the orthotics help so much. The mechanism […]
Foot mechanics #2
During the first half of the stance, the midfoot and the forefoot do the majority of the work, in comparison to the rearfoot. The natural movement associated with the rearfoot eversion is a combination of vertical and medial midfoot displacement. This means that a tight arch will have you compensate with the rearfoot. The arch […]
Foot mechanics #1
Starting to talk about the foot makes perfect sense. It all starts from here. Every time you land on the foot, the ground reaction force initiates there and moves up the kinematic chain. The first half of running gait is referred to as an eccentric or cushioning phase, while the second half is referred to […]
