A stress fracture is a small crack within a bone that mostly occurs in the lower legs and feet with repetitive mechanical overload through activities such as running. This is commonly caused by over-training but a number of factors may be attributable such as changes in running surface or footwear. Other risk factors include bone density, skeletal alignment, body size and composition, flexibility, strength, hormonal and nutritional factors. Symptoms will include pain with activity which subsides with rest; swelling and tenderness at the pain site may also be present.
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This 66-year-old lady was 8 weeks’ post Achilles tendon repair when she attended AquaPhysio. She had been playing tennis and ran backwards for the ball and felt like hit a wall, she fell to the floor. Went straight to GP who referred her for an urgent private MRI scan, complete rupture, repaired the next day.
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Aqua running, or deep water running, is practiced by those looking to improve fitness or by those seeking to maintain fitness after injury and there is strong evidence to suggest that aqua running is extremely useful in maintaining or improving aerobic fitness.
The popularity of aqua running stems from its ability to reduce repetitive strain and stress from musculoskeletal loading that is normally associated with land-based running. Therefore substituting aquatic exercise for land running is useful to individuals with an injury but also those more at risk or susceptible to an overuse injury.
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Part 1 described how studies show that mood enhancement and productivity are benefits of adding aqua running to your running training plan. In Part 2 we discuss other benefits of including your brain and mind in your running training plan.
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The physical benefits of aqua running are well proven. However the broader benefits of including aqua running in your running training plan are multiple. They go beyond the simply physical. In Parts 1 and 2 we offer 5 reasons why aqua running will also benefit your brain and mind.
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Whatever type of running you enjoy be it marathon, triathlon or simply to improve your fitness, you want to run your best. Achieving your running personal best is a wonderful feeling.
It has been established that improvements to your pulmonary system can have dramatic effect on your running performance. The pulmonary system comprises of the lungs, the airways and the muscles that help us breathe. Read more to find out how!
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