Injuries

We explain what causes flat feet and the problems they can cause people, and what can be done to help alleviate the discomfort/pain

Specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coach Uzo Ehiogu explains the role of a physiotherapist

Research suggests that by landing more quietly, it will improve run form

Suffered a grade-3 shoulder separation and don’t want to go down the surgical route? Nick Beer has this rehab advice

Wondering if it’s normal for both legs and ankles to swell up after an Ironman, and how you can alleviate or prevent it? Kev James explains all

We all know foam rolling is widely recommended for helping a triathlete’s muscles to recover, but do we know how it helps? It works by firing up the nervous system says scientist David Behm

The key to keeping the body young and healthy is to regularly exercise, scientists from the University of Birmingham and King’s College London have found.

Have you ever wondered how strenuous exercise translates into better endurance? The key, say scientists from the Salk Institute, is the protein ERRγ (ERR gamma).

Suffer chilblains in your hands and feet during the winter, despite wearing gloves and thermal socks? Amy Baker from Scleroderma & Raynaud’s UK (SRUK) explains how to prevent and treat them

James Bird of Capital Physio explains 10 of the most effective, and proven, ways to improve muscle recovery after hard exercise.

Scientists discover muscle memory lies deeper than first thought and the key is in the muscle’s DNA… This knowledge could help athletes recover better from injuries, but it could also have further implications for those caught taking performance- enhancing drugs

Feel lethargic during your period and struggle to train? Our experts Lucy-ann Prideaux and Auriel Forrester have some advice

Scientists find male cyclists are not more prone to sexual or urinary problems than other athletes

Hold the jokes – self-massage can help those aching leg muscles no end. So, Chris Blythin asks, why not take a hands-on approach?

Get a pain on the inside of your elbows when you swim? It could be swimmer’s elbow says Dan Bullock. Here he discusses causes, treatment and prevention

Nothing stops a triathlete in their tracks quite like an irritating ailment. Amy Swan reveals some common tri problems, and how you can beat them

Paul Larkins explains the best ways to get your running back on track without risking further injury

Exercise can reverse damage to sedentary, ageing hearts and help prevent risk of future heart failure, say cardiologists at UT Southwestern and Texas Health Resources

New research highlights how important developing a strong core is for endurance athletes