Sunday 05th February
HFS Blog
Running biomechanics mal-alignment
1st February 2012
This video shows mal-alignment during running. Note how the right pelvis drops, knee directs inwards and foot outwards when this runner lands on her right leg.
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Kinesiotaping
18th January 2012
Kinesiotape is a highly elasticised fabric tape which can be applied to the skin to alter muscle and joint function, and enhance fluid flow.
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British Nationals Blog
1st August 2011
It’s 18th June 2011 and I have just finished competing in the British Taekwondo championships…
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Triathlon Knee Injury Case Study
12th July 2011
A 35 year old female triathlete came to see us for both sided knee pain that she had been experiencing for the last 3 months
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Bilateral Soleus
12th July 2011
There are two major muscles in the lower leg involved in generating power through the ankle. The gastrocnemius attaches above the knee and the soleus attaches below the knee so to strengthen this you need to keep the knee bent. The soleus is a muscle involved both in running and also works to keep the ankle fixed when cycling to ensure maximal transition of force from the major muscles of the buttocks and thigh to the pedals. The exercise can be done on the flat initially then progressed to standing with the front of the foot balanced on the edge of a step allowing the heel to drop below the step to increase the loading.
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