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Nordic pole walking was created in Finland as a way for cross country skiers to train during the summer. Since then it has developed as an activity in its own right with many scientifically proven health and fitness benefits. So what is so great about...

Part 2: Strengthening Program This running strengthening program is a compilation of the top 5 of our favourite exercises to prepare you for your running season. They are simple, quick and require no equipment. They also assume that at the moment you are injury free! Below our Top 5...

Part 1: Why do a Preseason Strengthening and Stretching Program??   If, like me, you are a fair weather runner, it's time to get ready for your next outdoor running season! It's time to strap on the runners and just go right? Not so fast. If you want...

The question of whether to heat or ice is one we as physiotherapists get frequently. And the answer for the most part is actually quite simple. Despite much discussion about the theory of both heat and ice either increasing or decreasing inflammation, bloodflow etc., there is...

Top 9 nuggets from Physio Congress 2018 I spent last weekend at the Canadian Physiotherapy Congress in Montreal and was profoundly influenced by some of the things I learned. Here are the top 9 nuggets of information I learned: One of the top reasons people start a...

Part 3: The Stretching Program This is no longer a "pre-season" program, so I will rename it simply a running stretching program. I always recommend a stretching program for any runner. This allows you to at least partially counteract the muscle imbalances and tightness that come...