Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is a painful foot condition that occurs following entrapment of the ‘Posterior Tibial Nerve’ leading to neuropathy symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome [...]
Soleus Calf Muscle Stretch
Muscle: Soleus – deep muscle within the group of posterior calf muscles Muscle Action: Plantar-flexion of the ankle joint Controls ankle dorsi-flexion eccentrically Method: Stand facing a wall [...]
Gastrocnemius Calf Muscle Stretch
Muscle: Gastrocnemius, Tibialis Posterior, Plantaris, Peroneus Longus & Peroneus Brevis Muscle Action: Primarily plantar-flexion of the ankle joint & assists with knee flexion Controls both ankle dorsi-flexion and knee [...]
Quadriceps Muscle Stretch; Standing
Muscle Group: Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis & Vastus Intermedius muscles) Located on the front aspect of the thigh Muscle Action: Primarily knee extension but also aids [...]
Hamstrings Stretch
Muscle Group: Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus & Semitendinosus muscles) Muscle Action: Hip extension & knee flexion Controls both hip flexion and knee extension eccentrically Method: Place one heel [...]
Ironman 70.3 Mallorca 11th May 2013
This weekend will see many triathletes compete for a place in this year’s Ironman World Championships later on in 2013. The qualifying event will take place on 11th May in [...]
BUPA 10k Great Manchester Run 2013 & Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund
The Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund (RMCFT) is a charity that has been set up in aid to raise money and funding for serving and retired Royal Marines and their [...]
Hip Flexor Stretch
Muscle Group: Hip Flexors (Rectus Femoris, Psoas Major, Psoas Minor & Iliacus muscles) Muscle Action: Hip flexion and controls hip extension Method: Place your hands on your hips [...]
Intermittant Claudication
Many people suffer from intermittent leg pain and cramping with activities such as walking, climbing stairs or standing for prolonged periods. There are many different causes and contributing factors that [...]
Exercise-Related Stitch
An exercise-related stitch is common amongst runners or during other sports participation where a sharp, stabbing and cramping pain is experienced in the lateral aspect of the lower part of [...]
Slow-Twitch & Fast-Twitch Muscle Fibres
Skeletal muscle groups of the body are made up of many individual muscle fibres. Each muscle fibre is further broken down into myofibrils which contain both actin and myosin myofilaments. [...]
Tough Mudder 2013
Yorkshire's ' Tough Mudder' (7-8th September 2013) is only months away and it is great to see so many clients and runners around Manchester increasing their training intensity as preparation for [...]
Post-Marathon Tips & Advice
Firstly, congratulations on completing your recent marathon. Finishing the marathon and being rewarded with the finishing medal is a great achievement which you can treasure for the rest of your [...]
Acute Sports Injuries Immediate Treatment
Pulled a muscle? Suffered a ligament sprain? Tendonitis? Soft tissue injuries include most forms of sports injuries from a twisted ankle or knee, pulled hamstring, knee tendonitis, dead leg, [...]
Pre-Marathon Tips & Advice
As your marathon race is approaching, it is imperative that you aim to prepare both your body and mind to the level of maximum capability to allow performance to excel [...]
Carbohydrate Loading
The term ‘Carbo-loading’ is referred to as the increased food consumption of carbohydrates in preparation to endurance races, events or training sessions. The theory behind carbo-loading is to maximise the [...]
Wrist Sprain
Wrist sprains are a common injury that may take place with accidents during various activities in everyday life. A wrist sprain is defined as a soft tissue injury following a [...]
Manchester Velodrome 24hr Race March 2013
Good effort to all who recently took part in the Manchester Velodrome's 24 hour race & raised a fantastic amount for a great charity. G4 supported cyclists from across the [...]
Components of Physical Fitness
There are four main components within the scope of physical fitness with each having their own individual physical attributes and qualities. When questioning whether somebody is ‘fit’ or not, this [...]
Second Wind Phenomena During Running
The term ‘Second Wind’ is used to describe the phenomena of magically gaining significant energy and strength during distance running at a stage when the runner feels out of breath [...]
Virgin London Marathon 21st April 2013
The ‘Virgin London Marathon’ is looming (21st April 2013) and it is great to see so many clients and runners around Manchester increasing their training mileage as preparation for [...]
BUPA 10K Great Manchester Run – 26th May 2013
The ‘BUPA 10K Great Manchester Run’ is looming (26th May 2013) and it is great to see so many clients and runners around Manchester increasing their training mileage as preparation [...]
Leg Length Difference & Secondary Effects
Some people have a leg length difference (LLD) that they are normally unaware of unless informed of by a skilled professional. Remarkably, a LLD is quite common amongst the general [...]
Colles Fracture
A Colles’ fracture is a fracture involving the distal radial bone (radius) which is situated at the end of the forearm near the wrist joint. The injury normally involves a [...]