Category: Running

That persistent ache in your foot or leg that won’t go away could be more than just a passing niggle. If you’re into high-impact sports like running, it might be a stress fracture, a common but often misunderstood injury. This article covers all you need to know, including:   – What a stress fracture is […]

At Nordic Balance, we see the same patterns every year: most injuries come down to training error, usually doing too much, too soon without the right movement support around it. And whilst our team of physios and sports therapists are highly experienced treating MSK injuries related to running, our best advice is to try to […]

Recovering from an injury or managing physical health can often feel like navigating in the dark; progress might be happening, but it’s hard to know exactly how much or what to do next. At Nordic Balance, we believe your recovery should be clear, motivating, and tailored precisely to you. That’s why we use VALD DynaMo, […]

Runners are always looking for ways to improve their performance and reduce the risk of injury. One way to achieve both of these goals is through regular sports massage. Sports massage is a type of massage that focuses on the specific needs of athletes, such as runners. It can help promote flexibility and strength while reducing […]

A common condition among runners, Plantar Fasciitis, is caused by repetitive strain on the thick band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes (known as the plantar fascia). It can cause pain in your heel or arch when walking or running. The pain can be sharp or dull and may worsen after […]

The UK hosts more than 200 marathons , and every year, thousands of runners of various abilities don their running shoes and hit the road; one such running enthusiast is physiotherapist, Jean-Vincent (JV).   According to a recent government survey, approximately 7 million people in England went for a run at least twice every month […]

Get Ahead of Injury with a Functional Movement Screening   Most training setbacks do not start as “injuries”. They start as small compromises you train through until your body makes the decision for you. A functional movement screening (FMS), also known as a functional movement assessment, is designed to catch those early, while you still […]

Running is one of the sports with a higher likelihood of getting an injury than most other sports. Whatever your level, an essential part of your running education and training is understanding how to manage a running injury.   The predominant site of these injuries is the knee. There is strong evidence that long training distance per week […]

Over the last few years, the number of regular runners in the UK has kept steadily increasing. Currently, around 16% of us enjoy at least an occasional jog, and 16 million UK adults stick to a weekly run.   But, for many amateur runners, their training is all self-taught. While #running has 4.9 billion views […]

While pushing to improve your technique and achieving results are both important parts of workout regimes, another essential element (yet one which is all too often overlooked) is recovery or ‘prehabilitation’.    What do we mean by the term prehabilitation?    Whether you’re a runner, a gym bunny, you cycle, play football, or just enjoy […]