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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!

What is Physiological Resilience? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Introduction The recent paper titled "Physiological Resilience: What Is It and How Might It Be Trained?" by Jones and Kirby (2025) takes...

Mar 28, 20253 min read

Hamstring Lengths at Different Velocities | Literature Review | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Introduction A recent study by Gurchiek et al. (2024) titled 'Hamstrings Are Stretched More and Faster during Accelerative Running...

Mar 20, 20253 min read

Efficacy of Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy | Literature Review | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Introduction In the realm of sports medicine and rehabilitation, the treatment of insertional Achilles tendinopathy presents a...

Mar 13, 20252 min read

Three Running Races Happening in April | Spring into Action | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

As April unfolds, the running season truly comes alive! With milder weather and blooming landscapes, it’s the perfect moment for all...

Mar 11, 20252 min read

Literature Review | Are Some Atheletes More Likely to Sustain Running-Related Injuries Than Others? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Introduction Today’s blog post is a review of recent research titled "Using Self-Reported Training Characteristics to Better Understand...

Feb 28, 20252 min read

Literature Review | Scarf Osteotomy for the Correction of Tailor's Bunion: A Systematic Review | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Introduction Tailor's bunions, also known as bunionettes, are a prominence seen at the fifth metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint accompanied...

Feb 20, 20252 min read

Literature Review: Do Minimalist/Barefoot Shoes Make the Feet of Young Adults Stronger? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

In recent years, the rise of minimalist (or barefoot) footwear has sparked considerable interest among health professionals and fitness...

Feb 14, 20252 min read

Three Running Races Happening in March | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Welcome to another instalment in our ongoing series highlighting selected races across the UK. March is a fantastic month for runners,...

Feb 6, 20252 min read

Two Gait Retraining Programs for Runners with Patellofemoral Pain | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Introduction Patellofemoral Pain (PFP) is a prevalent condition among runners, often leading to significant limitations in performance...

Jan 30, 20252 min read

Improving Running Performance | Plyometric or Isometric Strength Training? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Purpose The primary objective of the study conducted by Danny Lum et al. (2021) was to investigate the comparative impacts of isometric...

Jan 23, 20252 min read

Looking into the Efficacy of Outdoor Gait-Training | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Introduction The study titled Transference of outdoor gait-training to treadmill running biomechanics and strength measures: A randomised...

Jan 16, 20252 min read

Three Running Races Happening in February | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Welcome to the latest installment of our blog series aimed at helping you find your stride! February is a fantastic month for runners to...

Jan 9, 20252 min read

Three Running Races Happening in January | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

As the new year begins, what better way to embrace fresh goals than to lace up your running shoes, brave the brisk winter air, and take...

Dec 19, 20242 min read

A Look at the Literature | The Effects of Ibuprofen on Oxidative Stress, Muscle Damage, and Performance in Trail Runners by de Souza et al. (2024) | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Introduction A remarkable number of marathon runners, up to 75%, use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during races....

Dec 12, 20242 min read

Exploring the Impact of Vitamin D on Iron Metabolism and Heart Damage in Ultramarathon Runners: A Summary of Stankiewicz et al. (2024)

Introduction Exercise, particularly endurance activities like ultramarathons, can trigger inflammation that affects iron metabolism. At...

Dec 5, 20242 min read

Three Running Races Happening in December | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

As the year winds down and the festive spirit fills the air, December offers a wonderful opportunity for runners to embrace the unique...

Nov 28, 20242 min read

Comparison of the Short-Term Effect between Iontophoresis and Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Introduction Plantar fasciitis is a common condition characterised by heel pain, often linked to various factors such as overuse,...

Nov 14, 20242 min read

Exploring the Acceptability and Effectiveness of Therapeutic Footwear for Older Adults | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Foot pain among older adults is a prevalent issue that can significantly diminish quality of life. A recent research paper titled...

Nov 7, 20242 min read

The Effect of Wearable-Based Real-Time Feedback on Running Injuries and Running Performance | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

In the realm of sports science, understanding the factors that contribute to running injuries and performance is crucial for enhancing...

Oct 31, 20242 min read

The Role of Cryotherapy in Treating Soft Tissue Injuries: Insights from Racinais et al. (2024) | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

In the realm of sports medicine, cryotherapy has long been a staple treatment following soft tissue injuries. The critical review...

Oct 24, 20242 min read