Stoke F.I.T. quiz
Hi guys and gals, with the ground conditions being so dangerous, we have taken the decision to cancel Wednesday’s run as we can’t risk anything happening to any body. Read More…
Strains
A muscle strain or ‘pulled’ muscle happens when you tear some of the hundreds of thousands of muscle fibres that make up a muscle. If you’ve only torn a few then you might not feel much pain and perhaps just a bit of localised stiffness. If you do some serious damage then you might notice a gap or indent in the muscle, bruising around or below the pain site, and have trouble using that muscle. A grade 3 muscle strain is Read More…
Calf stretch
Wall Pushup #2
From the previous position, bend forward to lower your body to waist height. Bring one foot forward with your knee slightly bent. Lift the toes of the front foot to stretch the muscle under the calf. Stretch both legs.
Sciatica
The diagnosis of ‘sciatica’ means that there is inflammation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve supplies information about movements to the leg, and sends information about sensations back to the brain. The sciatic nerve is quite large, in fact, it is the largest peripheral nerve in the body.
The sciatic nerve is Read More…
Broken bones
Fractures, or broken bones usually take a minimum of six weeks to heal, and will normally need to be immobilised to ensure they heal properly.
Treating a broken bone
Always seek medical attention if you suspect a broken bone.
Do not apply heat over a suspected broken bone. Don’t apply ice to an open fracture (where the bone has pierced the skin) but get urgent medical attention.
Trapped nerve
Sometimes nerves become compressed or irritated by other structures in the body. They become pinched between tight muscles and bones, or irritated by friction with other structures. This can cause pain, numbness, tingling or pins and needles. Read More…
Stretching for runners
Why stretch?
Stretching before and after exercise is very important for all runners. The benefits from stretching are that you may prevent injury, bring the shortened muscles Read More…
Strengthening knee ligaments
The knee is the largest and one of the most complex joints in the body. It is essential for movement, and enabling your legs to bend and straighten. The knee joint is composed of Read More…
Overuse injuries – RSI
Overuse injuries occur when a part of the body is forced to work too hard. This can be because other muscles are weak, because of poor posture or because of overtraining.
A common overuse injury in sport is the stress fracture, when repetitive force on a bone causes tiny fractures in the bone. For example runners sometimes get Read More…
December ADVENTures
In the delightful month of December, Gregg and I thought we would set a challenge to the fantastic Stoke F.I.T. members! It was called ADVENT – Always Do Various Exercises Next Time.
I started by picking Read More…