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The foot 4

 

Read ‘the foot part 3’

With the arch now weakened and collapsed, let’s look at the possible consequences it could have on our foot.
In this also expertly drawn diagram, the red line represents the plantar fascia, a length of connective tissue. The orange line represents the Achilles tendon. Read More…

Injury – the runner’s curse

A sport for some, but a passion for the most, running has come of age as one of the most favorite sporting activities.

However, even if you see yourself as the all-cautious athlete, taking every possible Read More…

Achilles tendonosis/tendonitus

What is commonly referred to as Achilles Tendonitis in runners, is more properly called Achilles Tendinosis as no inflammation of the tendon is present in this condition. The injury is characterised by heel pain felt behind the ankle which causes limping. After diagnosis, a suitable Read More…

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