Shoes or no shoes? The debate on barefoot running
Has everyone seen the alternative looking Vibram Five-fingers? It’s a shoe designed to mimic barefoot running while protecting your feet from lacerations and infections caused by under-foot debris. These shoes have gained popularity since the surge of barefoot...“Runners Knees”: How to Avoid ITB Friction Syndrome
April is a great month to enjoy cycling and running, but with the pounding of running and the repetitive revolutions of cycling, our knees are at risk of developing Iliotibial band Friction Syndrome. The ITB or Iliotibial band is a broad band of fascia (fibrous...How to Avert One of the Most Debilitating Injuries for Runners: Plantar Fasciitis
In the coming months, seasoned runners and first time runners will begin their training and preparation for Vancouver’s annual Sun Run. It is this time of year that we see a rise in one of the most debilitating injuries for runners: Plantar Fasciitis. The Plantar...
Fresh start of the Biking Season
Cycling is one of the most repetitive recreational and competitive sports known. If riding with an average and comfortable cycling cadence of 85 RPM (revolutions per minute), the legs will pump through a total of 5100 revolutions per hour. Another way to analyze this...
Physiotherapy Tips for Cycling
We all know that the wagon will only go as fast as the donkey that pulls it, yet how many of us actually spend the same time scrutinising ourselves as what we do on our bikes? What starts off as a slight niggle can soon escalate and hamper your performance. Source of...
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