Checking Your Running Shoes For Signs Of Wear Checking your shoes outsole: As mentioned in the previous blog the outsole will typically wear fairly heavily at the outside heel area of a shoe. Other than simply looking at the sole of your shoes to see if there are any obvious signs of breakdown of the… Read More >
Changing Your Running Shoes When deciding if you need to be changing your running shoes there are a few main things to take into consideration: Changing your running shoes is namely guided by most runners by the actual mileage done in the shoes It should also be based off any significant signs of wear and… Read More >
How Often Should You Be Replacing Your Running Shoes? Obviously running shoes have a finite life and generally it is recommended that a pair of running shoes is replaced after approximately 700-1100 kms (or around 350-550 miles for all those Americans amongst us). The exact amount of running mileage a shoe can absorb depends on… Read More >
Why Should You Change Your Running Shoes Regularly? Running in worn out running shoes may increase your risk of suffering an injury. Components of a typical running shoe will wear out over time and not all parts of a shoe wear out evenly. This means that not only will the shoes cushioning qualities change over… Read More >
What Can I Do To Effectively Use Standing Desks At Work? Standing desks when used correctly can help make up a part of the solution towards better health in the modern world for many white collar office workers. Standing desks alone are clearly not the solution, however their appropriate use on top of living a… Read More >
Standing Verses Sitting In The Office Space Considering staying still in any position be it sitting, standing or lying for too long isn’t considered great for your health regardless of which posture it is, then it goes with out saying that as an office worker how you structure your approach to your work day both… Read More >
What Is Glucosamine Sulphate? Glucosamine sulphate and chondroitin sulfate are natural substances found in and around our body’s cartilage cells and therefore considered important substances with regard to our joints. Glucoasmine is an amino sugar that the body produces and distributes in cartilage and other connective tissue. Glucosamine sulfate is a chemical found in the… Read More >
What To Look For With Regard To Finding The Best Physio In Sydney It is important to remember when looking for the best physio in Sydney that not all physios are the same and as a result no two physios will have exactly the same approach to a problem. Although ideally training in physiotherapy is… Read More >
What Massage Creams Do Physios Use? A number of my clients will ask me, what cream am I using on them in my clinic and should they buy any specific creams to apply to their sprain, strain or injury? A common “active ingredient” in many creams used to help treat sprains and strains is arnica…. Read More >
The Common Types Of Topical Pain Killers Topical pain killers come in several different forms, ranging from being available as a rub on, roll on, spray on liquid or creams, as well as coming in adhesive long lasting topical patch form which can be placed on the site of discomfort. There are many different options… Read More >