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Avoiding and treating ankle sprains

Posted November 22nd, 2006 at 3:00 PM by Trish Monks

Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab

About 8 years ago I sprained my right ankle really badly. I was playing football in the back garden (as you do), my foot went into a hole in the grass and I went over like a sack of potatoes. I heard the crunch and had enough time to think, “Ohh, this is going to hurt!”, before the pain hit me and I fell on the floor in a weeping, wailing heap.

It was the second time in about 6 months that I had sprained that side, and, as the first time the pain had only lasted a couple of days, I thought it would be the same on this occasion. I didn’t even think about going to the doctor, I just got to work with a bag of frozen peas and ordered a lot of anti-inflammatories.

In hindsight, this probably wasn’t one of my finest decisions. The following few days brought untold pain, bruising from toe to shin and an inability to walk or even drive: And even worse, it turned out that my problems were only just beginning. Read the rest of this entry »

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Balancing the benefits and consequences of running

Posted November 7th, 2006 at 1:00 PM by Anuradha Kher

Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab

Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise and participation in the sport is growing exponentially.

A large part of running’s appeal is that it is easy to get into; requiring only minimal equipment and can be done almost anywhere. For the most part, people run (usually in an effort to stay in shape and/or relieve stress) without giving the activity enough consideration.

Getting started: Things to consider
Beginners and/or runners who are coming back from a long layoff, often do not fully appreciate the possible consequences of the sport. On the other hand, there are also a whole slew of overlooked benefits of running that go beyond just staying in shape or relieving stress. Read the rest of this entry »

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