Unlock Your Running Potential: Insights from a Physio

🏃Understanding your strengths and weaknesses as a runner is crucial for injury prevention and optimal performance.

👣Calluses on the inside of your feet may indicate feet sliding in shoes, while blisters can be indicative of higher issues.

🦵Assessing big toe extension and movement is important for proper running mechanics.

🏋️Building strength in muscles outside and inside the hip can improve stability and reduce hip pain.

🔎Keeping a diary of pain and discomfort can help identify patterns and guide treatment.

How do I assess my strengths and weaknesses as a runner?

—Consider consulting with a physiotherapist who can evaluate your posture, gait, and movement patterns.

How should I address calluses and blisters on my feet?

—Calluses may indicate feet sliding in shoes, while blisters can suggest higher issues. Physiotherapists can provide guidance on footwear, foot control exercises, and other solutions.

Can big toe stiffness affect running mechanics?

—Yes, limited big toe extension can impact movement and cause compensatory issues. A physiotherapist can assess and provide exercises to improve big toe mobility.

Can hip pain while running be remedied?

—Hip pain can often be addressed through strengthening and stabilizing the muscles around the hip. Physiotherapists can guide you with specific exercises and techniques.

How can I track and manage running-related pain and discomfort?

—Keeping a diary of pain levels and patterns can help identify triggers and guide treatment decisions. Tools like Strava can be used to log and monitor pain levels during runs.

00:00Understanding your strengths and weaknesses as a runner is crucial for injury prevention and optimal performance.

03:29Calluses on the inside of your feet may indicate feet sliding in shoes, while blisters can be indicative of higher issues.

04:00Proper big toe extension is important for running mechanics.

06:10Strengthening the muscles outside and inside the hip can improve stability and reduce hip pain.

07:16Keeping a pain diary and tracking discomfort can help identify patterns and guide treatment decisions.