Workout Tips: Here’s How to Stay Injury-Free in the Gym!
I see plenty of pain issues in the clinic that arose while working out at a gym. The reasons can be myriad; the primary one being that…
When Is the Right Time to Get a Sports Massage?
Sports massage is a highly valuable treatment for a runner. Based on your mileage the frequency of massages should be determined. Runners who do not…
Top 3 Myths about Back Pain and Core Training
Over the years I have realized that the core means different things to different people. More often than not, this misunderstanding leads people to do “core training exercises” that actually worsen their back pain and occasionally lead to an irreversible spine issue.
Muscle Cramps: How to Avoid Cramps during a Major Run?
Muscle cramps can derail even the most seasoned runners’ races. One of the most common reasons for failure in the marathon is suffering from muscle cramping. There can be several causes for cramps during long races. Hence, it is necessary to deal with several factors to avoid them. Key Factors to Avoid The key factors …
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How Fit am I? Are Weight and Size the Right Determinants?
Fitness means different things to different people. For some it is the ability to fit into the new jeans, for some it is the ability to do a hundred push-ups and for others, it may mean the ability to take a flight of stairs without getting exhausted. All of these are fine as long as we don’t fall into the trap of associating body weight with fitness levels. Often…
Barefoot Running: Is it Good for YOU?
Minimalistic running is differentiated from barefoot by the use of running shoes that aim for an experience close to barefoot running. The theory behind barefoot…
Osteoporosis: How to Prevent and Reverse it
Osteoporosis is a rising lifestyle disease that Indian women are facing. But, it can be easily prevented, and most importantly it can also be reversed!
Why is Vitamin D especially important for runners?
Vitamin D is essential for everyone; however for runners it has different implications. A vitamin deficiency in anyone can cause stiffness, muscle cramps…
What’s Gait Analysis and Why this is the right time for one!
A Gait Analysis consists of having a sports physiotherapist watch you run on a treadmill while also taking videos from different angles, followed by a physical examination & assessment of their current shoes.
Recovery: How to Recover like a Champion for Injury-Free Running!
It is important to understand proper recovery techniques to ensure long and injury free running. There are a number of recovery techniques; let’s look at them and examine the science behind each.
