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Speakal iPig 2.1 Stereo iPod Docking Station

Off topic I know but I just love the Speakal iPig!

The Malibu Pilates Chair Review

The Malibu Pilates Chair Carroll Krieff designed the Malibu Pilates Chair that takes the vision that Josef Pilates had to a whole new level. After learning Pilates for herself she started working…

The Cardio Twister Review

The Cardio Twister An important part of the job of any Personal Trainer is teaching clients to exercise on their own at home, and having a compact exercise machine like the Cardio Twister is a great…

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The T-Bow Rocks

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The Firm Wave Reviews

The Firm Wave - Fat Burning and You Whether you are 20 years old or 50 years young, the way your body burns fat is the same. At 20, it is just much easier! But however old you are, The Firm Wave will…

The Firm Wave Exercising at Home

The Firm Wave – Exercising At Home For exercising at home,I would say that your best bet with limited space and money is The Firm Wave. This is fairly new on the market, and is produced by The Firm,…

Exercising at Home Surf the Firm Wave

The Firm Wave If you lead a busy, active, life - as I’m sure you do - exercising at home is often the only practical way. After all, what’s the point of paying fees to an expensive and plush gym if…

The Firm Wave or Treadmill

The Firm Wave Whichever piece of home exercise equipment you choose, there are several factors to take into consideration. • • • • How much available space do you have? How much are you willing to…

The Firm Transfirmation System Review

The Firm claim that you will see visible results in 10 workouts by using their new Firm Body Transfirmation System. Is this hype or is it really possible? If anyone can make good their claim, it…

The Firm Wave Review

The Firm’s Wave Review There’s a new kid on the block in the world of home exercise equipment. It is the wave - a compact piece of kit at a great price! Unlike most pieces of home exercise equipment,…

Shoulder Therapy - What Do You Need?

Shoulder Therapy - What Do You Need? If you have pain in your shoulder, it is wise not to try and self-diagnose; some shoulder pain can be referred from the neck or back. Make an appointment with a…

On The Bone - Shin Splints and How To Survive Them

On The Bone – Shin Splints & How To Survive Them Imagine the scenario. You have embarked on a fitness regime after years of being sedentary. This is something you’ve been promising yourself for a…

Pain In The Lower Leg

Shin splints can be caused when the small muscle at the front of your lower leg becomes inflamed. As a Sports Massage Therapist I come across these evil little beasties on a regular basis - in fact, the moment a client complains of Pain Lower Leg, I feel for the telltale squashy swelling close to their lower shinbone and begin thinking of shin splint treatment.Shin Splint Treatment normally starts out with me asking the client on what training they’ve been doing. I listen to a litany of running for miles on difficult roads in dodgy footgear, trying to run in a 6k race without having done any previous training, and worst of all, not warming-up, cooling down or stretching. I then threaten to beat them to death with a fork if they don’t do as they’re advised, and give them a sports massage on the area. They seldom argue with me regarding advice on shin splints; how to get rid of them as fast as possible is their first thought so that they can get on with their training.Shin splint problems are common and afflict both women and men. Not only fit people either - I see plenty of part-time gym users and people who run for enjoyment who suffer from shin discomfort.When I’m asked for treatment advice, I give the following:-

• Try running of softer surfaces - consider using a treadmill for part of your training.  
• Never increase your speed and distance simultaneously - one or the other, and not by more than 9% in one go.
• Running shoes need checking regulary to ensure they’re in good condition.
• Always warm up for at least 6 minutes.
• Rest - Give your shin splints a chance to heal.
• Pain when running is a bad thing! Stop and get the cause of the pain checked.
• Seek medical advice.

Prevention is better than cure. Most shin splints are caused by overutilisation, so change your training and don’t neglect strength exercises to make the muscles stronger - it’ll help. Squats, lunges and working on a Step will all help - but no jumping!If you work on your core stability, that will take some of the strain off your legs. Try a Pilates class once a week as part of your training, and you’ll be amazed what a difference it’ll make to your running!

To learn more about Shin Splint Treatment please click the link.

All the Best,

Carol J Pearson(Sports Therapist)

Pain Lower Leg and Knee

There are several reasons why you may get leg pain - lower leg pain in particular may be caused by shin splints. If you are active and doing high-impact sports involving lots of running and sudden…