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Welcome to the Find Your Stride blog, where we take a moment to address topics and questions that are frequently encountered during our clinics. With time we hope to create an interesting and wide ranging resource that both clients and clinicians find useful. Have a read and let us know what you think. Find Your Stride!
Exploring the Efficacy of Glyceryl Trinitrate Ointment in Treating Mid-Section Achilles Tendinopathy | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Achilles tendinopathy affecting the mid-portion of the tendon, is a common condition that can significantly impair mobility and athletic...
Joshua Francois
Sep 26, 20242 min read
Frostbite | A Post for the Explorers | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Frostbite is a serious tissue injury resulting from exposure to extremely low temperatures. The body’s extremities, particularly the...
Joshua Francois
Sep 19, 20243 min read
Three Running Races Happening in October | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
As the vibrant hues of autumn envelop our landscapes, running enthusiasts find the perfect opportunity to lace up their trainers and...
Joshua Francois
Sep 12, 20242 min read
Calcaneus Fractures | A Severe Heel Bone Injury | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Introduction Fractures of the calcaneus, often referred to as heel bone fractures, can lead to significant pain and disability. These...
Joshua Francois
Sep 5, 20245 min read
Understanding Intoeing | A Common Concern for Children and Parents | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Understanding Intoeing: An Overview Intoeing, commonly referred to as being "pigeon-toed," is a condition characterised by the inward...
Joshua Francois
Aug 29, 20243 min read
Three Running Races Happening in September | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Are you looking for a challenge this September? Look no further! Three exciting running races are happening in the month of September...
Joshua Francois
Aug 15, 20242 min read
Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy with Haglund's Deformity | SpeedBridge Repair by Arthrex | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Insertional Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition characterised by pain and inflammation at the back of the heel where the Achilles...
Joshua Francois
Aug 8, 20242 min read
Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Sprinters | A Quick Literature Review | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist |
The research paper titled "Influence on Strength and Flexibility of a Swing Phase-Specific Hamstring Eccentric Program in Sprinters'...
Joshua Francois
Aug 1, 20242 min read
Iliotibial Band Syndrome | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome is a common overuse injury that affects many runners and athletes. The iliotibial band is a band of fascia...
Joshua Francois
Jul 25, 20242 min read
Three Running Races Happening in August | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
August is a fantastic month for running enthusiasts, with a variety of races taking place across the country. Here are three that might...
Joshua Francois
Jul 17, 20242 min read
Yoga for Pain Relief | A Book by Psychologist Kelly McGonigal | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Chronic pain can be debilitating and is known to affect millions of people worldwide. Whether it is caused by injury, illness, or a...
Joshua Francois
Jul 4, 20242 min read
What is Bursitis? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Bursitis is a common condition that affects many people, causing pain and discomfort in various parts of the body. It occurs when the...
Joshua Francois
Jun 20, 20242 min read
Three Running Races Happening in July | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Summer is the perfect time to lace up your running shoes and hit the trails or streets for a race. With July just around the corner,...
Joshua Francois
Jun 13, 20242 min read
Perception of Stress | Psychologist Kelly McGonigal | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
In a world where stress is often viewed as a universally negative force, Stanford psychologist Kelly McGonigal provides a refreshing...
Joshua Francois
Jun 6, 20243 min read
Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Rate of perceived exertion (RPE) is a subjective method of measuring how hard you feel like you are working during physical activity. It...
Joshua Francois
May 30, 20242 min read
Can you fit in 30–35 Minutes of Vigorous Physical Activity Each Week? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Sanchez-Lastra et al. (2024) conducted a prospective cohort study to investigate the joint associations of device-measured physical...
Joshua Francois
May 23, 20243 min read
Three Running Races Happening in June | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Introducing a new series of blog posts, we plan to highlight three upcoming running races each month that might be of interest to...
Joshua Francois
May 2, 20242 min read
Peroneal Tendinopathy | A Common Cause of Lateral Ankle Pain | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Peroneal tendinopathy is a common condition that affects the peroneal tendons located on the outside of the ankle. These tendons, play a...
Joshua Francois
Apr 30, 20242 min read
Joint Synovitis or Capsulitis | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Joint synovitis is a condition that affects the synovial membrane in the joints, leading to inflammation and pain. The synovial membrane...
Joshua Francois
Apr 25, 20242 min read
Gait Retraining | Hopping and Sticking | Getting you Thinking | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Have you given any thought to your running form? Allow us to introduce two key words: 'hop' and 'stick'. This was the key takeaway from a...
Joshua Francois
Apr 23, 20241 min read
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