The
peripheral nervous system includes all neural structures outside the brain and
spinal cord. They include sensory
receptors, peripheral nerves and their associated ganglion, and efferent motor
endings.1
Sensory
receptors are specialised to respond to changes in their environment, which are
called stimuli.1
These sensory receptors are linked to nerves whose stimulus triggers...
With the 2019 Gold Coast Marathon weekend drawing closer and
closer it can be a little stressful if you are dealing with a running injury
and still trying to maintain quality sessions and kilometres. Whether you are stepping up running distance
or trying to better a previous time...
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by Aleks Baruksopulo SportsMed Podiatry
With a little under 3 months to go before the Gold Coast marathon weekend (6 -7th July 2019) this is the time when beginner and novice recreational runners seem to start showing up at Podiatrist clinics looking for advice about potentially running in a lighter...
This will be an ongoing series of blogs relating to - Commonly Injured structures in the foot:
#1 Bursa
What is a bursa and what is its function?
A Bursa is a “sac” of fluid that provides a buffer between two anatomical structures be that bone on tendon...
Following on from the last blog which outlined what Sever’s disease is and the contributing factors, this week’s blog looks at common management and treatment for this often stubborn condition.
Please keep in mind this general advice and it is best to get in to see...
Following on from last week where the condition was described and risk factors outlined, this week we are looking at the treatment options for plantar fasciitis in runners. Please keep in mind this advice does not supplement getting in and seeing a practitioner face to...
One of the most common conditions we see as Podiatrists is plantar heel pain which is a common disabling symptom with an incidence and prevalence that is uncertain.1; 2 It has been estimated however that 7% of the population over 65 years in the US...
Choose the Correct Running Shoes
This might seem like a simple thing to do but with the large number of different running shoes out there navigating the maze can be difficult. Especially with all of the differing advice out there from shoes stores, health professionals, magazines...
by Sports Podiatrist Neal Liu
You may have been told you have shin splints or know someone who has shin splints, however this can be slightly misleading.
The term shin splints has be coined (and banded around) to encompass a number of issues around the lower leg,...
Blisters can stop you in your tracks…..literally! Worse still if they are not looked after properly they can become infected and therefore stop you running for a while!
So what is the best way to prevent them and manage them if you want to keep on...
