Sun & Wind Protection for Runners – How to Shield Your Skin from the ElementsBy Randall Cooper, Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, Founder of Premax Running in the cooler months can be a dream in Australia – crisp air, stunning skies, and quieter paths. But while it might feel refreshing, your skin can cop a fair … Read more
Post-Run Recovery & Skincare – How to Soothe and Repair the Skin After Long RunsBy Randall Cooper, Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, Founder of Premax Long runs feel great – physically, mentally, emotionally. But your skin can cop a hiding. Sweat, salt, friction, UV exposure, chafing, windburn… the list of skin stressors isn’t short. And while … Read more
Chafing & Blisters – Why They Happen and How to Prevent ThemBy Randall Cooper, Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, Founder of Premax If you’ve ever felt the sting of chafing or the throb of a blister mid-run, you’re not alone. These skin irritations are some of the most common (and frustrating) issues female runners face. And … Read more
Not all heel pain will resolve using a conservative home-treatment approach. In a clinical setting we find runners will approach us after weeks, if not months, of trying multiple treatments at home. By this point, most heel pain injuries can be classified as chronic (i.e not healing on its own).. I will outline the treatment … Read more
Treating Heel Pain Yourself at Home Are you like me when it comes to asking for recommendations? When I treat a patient of a certain nationality I ask for their opinion of where to go to enjoy an authentic meal from their country. When I listen and end up taking my family out to those … Read more
A PODIATRIST WITH A CONFESSION Will you judge me if I say I’m a runner who has experienced a long list of foot injuries? Because I am a Podiatrist, would you think I am incompetent because I fall victim to the same foot conditions and injuries that I treat on a daily basis? Similarly, when … Read more
Returning to exercise after giving birth is often a priority for women, and here on the Northern Beaches of Sydney that is no exception. I get asked about returning to exercise post-baby on a regular basis and so I thought that it was time to dedicate a blog article to it. Returning to exercise after … Read more
If you’re a runner then you’ve probably had an injury (or 10!). Research by Sports Medicine Australia showed that up to 70% of runners will sustain an overuse injury during a 12 month period. Now most of these injuries are just what you’d expect from a sport that requires constant pounding on the legs; knee … Read more
ABDOMINAL SEPARATION Abdominal separation is a common concern of women during and after pregnancy. What causes it? How can I help myself? Can I prevent it? How do I get rid of it? These are all common concerns and I hope to be able to answer some of the common questions here….. What is Diastasis … Read more
Athletes are more susceptible to respiratory infections such as the common cold, particularly during a heavy training period or leading into competition. With UTA just around the corner, here are some timely tips to stay healthy and limit your risk of infection at this key time. Our immune system is an extraordinary system that … Read more
Pelvic Health As an adult female it’s hard not to hear about your pelvic floor. You’ve probably got friends who have told you how important it is to do your pelvic floor exercises when pregnant, you’ve probably got friends who avoid going for a run as they don’t want to leak on their leggings and … Read more
When it comes to exercising during pregnancy – whether you should run or not throughout your pregnancy is a topic that comes with many opinions. The truth is – you need to reflect on yourself, your body, your pregnancy and your baby as to whether running is the right choice for you. The goal of … Read more
Hey RMA crew! Hope you had the best weekend! I had a birthday last week so mine was a continuation of the ‘Festival of Paul’ which was kind of cool. Turning 21 is a big thing! 🙂 Definitely good to have a kid free day once in a while. Last time we caught up I … Read more