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3 exercises to reduce shin pain

pt Health — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:40:43 +0000

Note: The shin pain exercises and/or stretches in this blog are not intended to replace the advice of your physiotherapist. Starting a new exercise, stretch, movement, or activity may result in some expected stiffness and soreness. If you are unsure, please speak to your physiotherapist before attempting any of the suggestions below. Have you ever experienced shin pain? Commonly referred ...

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4 exercises to build your strength for running season

pt Health — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:09:22 +0000

Note: You should consult a healthcare professional before starting this or any exercise program to make sure the movements are right for your needs. Outdoor running season has arrived and you’ve done your best to prepare for running season but you’re still worried you will experience low back pain with running. If you find yourself dealing with low back pain while running, it may be attributed ...

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Running to the Bathroom and Not the Finish Line?

pt Health — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:36:42 +0000

Did you know that more than 40% of female runners report leaking during running or other high-impact activities? As common as it is to suffer from incontinence while running, it shouldn’t be happening. Many suffer in silence, or try to hide the embarrassing wetness, but it can be resolved! Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is an involuntary loss of urine associated with an ...

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8 recommendations for running in the winter

pt Health — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:13:19 +0000

The days are getting shorter and the air is getting colder, but that doesn’t mean you have to trade in the running trails for the treadmill. Those that keep up their outdoor running through the chilly winter months tend to perform better come race season – and you can burn more calories just trying to stay warm too! Instead of ...

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Improving mental well-being through fun in the sun

pt Health — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 19:52:11 +0000

With the brilliant, warm summer days upon us, spending time doing fun activities outdoors can be a wonderful way to ease mental strain and improve mental well-being in various ways. If you want to capitalize on the benefits of outdoor fun, we have some great tips for you! Having fun outside has amazing benefits for your overall health, especially emotionally. ...

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How runners can avoid injuries this summer

pt Health — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 18:11:06 +0000

Now that summer is in full force, many of us are out there running regularly and pounding the pavement. Of course, no one wants to be derailed by injury. Below are a few tips and tricks to help you continue running injury-free this summer. Run softly With each stride, there is a ground reaction force that your tissues have to ...

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What is causing my shin pain and how can I treat it at home?

pt Health — Fri, 27 May 2022 19:43:22 +0000

You might think that shin pain mostly happens to runners, but this issue can happen to anyone who has recently intensified their level of physical activity. Shin pain, also known as “shin splints”, is a condition caused by inflammation of the tibialis posterior muscle. This muscle runs along the front and inside of the tibia, or “shin bone”. How does the tibialis posterior ...

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Running with bladder leaks? Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help

pt Health — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:33:06 +0000

The weather getting better means that running season is upon us! Unfortunately, many women stay off the paths due to fear of urinary leakage or, incontinence. Urinary incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of urine and is a very common phenomenon. Although it is commonly discussed in the post-natal and older adult population, it can happen to women or men ...

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6 benefits of cardiovascular fitness

pt Health — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:09:47 +0000

What is cardiovascular fitness? Cardiovascular fitness (also called aerobic fitness) is your body’s ability to use oxygen to produce energy during physical activity. This requires the coordination of multiple systems in the body: respiratory (lungs), cardiovascular (heart, blood vessels), and musculoskeletal (muscles). The lungs are responsible for bringing oxygen into your body before the heart and vessels transport it to ...

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The 7 Most Common Running Injuries

pt Health — Tue, 25 May 2021 19:34:30 +0000

Though the joy of running is unlike anything else, the repeated movements involved can be hard on the body. We’ve all heard the stories or maybe even experienced some of them firsthand—the full-blown injuries that keep a runner’s shoes in the closet for weeks or months. Whether you’re running for pleasure or training for a race, you’re bound to have ...

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What you need to know before starting a running program

pt Health — Mon, 17 May 2021 20:29:28 +0000

This blog originally appeared on Lifemark.ca and was written by Paola Finizio – a Physiotherapist student at Queen’s University. Now that you have been building your aerobic capacity and preparing your body with specific strengthening exercises to return to or start a running routine, it is time to begin your 2021 running season. If you are someone who likes structure, you might ...

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