Sport

In this blog post our physiotherapist Liam and podiatrist Michael have joined up to give you tips on how you can start to prepare for the London Marathon 2025. But you don’t have to be aiming to run a marathon, or even a half-marathon, to benefit from the advice they are sharing. It is just as relevant if you are new to running and aim to complete a 5k charity run for example. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-time marathoner, following a strategic plan is essential for a successful race.

Shin splints is a common overuse injury typically found in runners but can occur in any sport with repetitive and standardised loading through the lower limb. Contrary to its name, its does not involve the actual shin splinting, it is a presence of inflammation on the surface of the shin bone (tibia). Its medical name is medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) because it is usually found on the inside of the bottom third of your shin bone.

Here at the White Hart Clinic, we have seen an increasing number of patients presenting with neck pain. The neck is the bridge between our head and our body, connecting the head directly with the torso. It is made up of seven cervical vertebrae (C1-C7) and multiple soft tissue structures that are responsible for movement, breathing, speaking, swallowing, protecting the spinal cord and transmits nervous signals from the brain to the rest of our body.

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We share some handy tips on training during the winter months; how to keep yourself motivated and essential pointers to avoid injury.

With the weather warming and days becoming longer it’s very tempting to dust the cobwebs off your trainers and make that long awaited return to running. It is generally around this time of year that physiotherapy clinics become inundated with patients who have recently made the return to running only to succumb to injury a few runs back into their new fitness regime. The question you must ask yourself before making the return remains “is my body ready to begin running again?”