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Compex Mi-Sport Review
We review the Compex Mi-sport, a physiotheraputic tool for rehab and conditioning. Compex Mi-Sport Compex Mi-sport £749.99 www.DJOglobal.co.uk You might have been ‘treated’ to electro-stimulation by...
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Triathlon Injuries Guide
Our A to Z guide to triathlon injury and illness collated from Triathlon Plus magazine. Triathlon training can cause injuries all over the body Undertaking triathlon training plans can mean heavy...
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Essential Foam Roller Moves
Four foam roller massage moves for running injury prevention. A foam roller can give similar benefits to a deep tissue massage, and used correctly can help to improve flexibility and decrease muscle...
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Injury Prevention With Emma Deakin
Physiotherapist to the Brownlees, Emma Deakin shares some foam roller massage moves for running injury prevention. Deakin works for the English Institute of Sport (EIS) as a lead physiotherapist with...
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Alistair Brownlee’s 2012: Achilles Injury
For Alistair Brownlee the Olympics were a sure thing – until injury threw a spanner in the works. Alistair Brownlee back on top form after his achilles injury set-back. (Triathlon.org | Janos Schmidt /...
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4 Weeks To A Stronger Spine
Stop back pain from compromising your triathlon performance with this 4-week training plan from expert Emma Deakin. A strong, well-conditioned spine is a priority for any athlete looking to avoid back...
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Triathlon Injuries: Serious Injury Or Minor Twinge?
Triathlon injuries can be hard to fathom. We all have the odd twinge, but how do we know if it’s something or nothing? Illustration: Peter Greenwood Anyone who has ever squirmed into a wetsuit, sat...
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Beat Muscle Soreness Now
TriRadar coaching editor, Phil Mosley, gives us his expert advice on how to beat muscle soreness. Sore muscles are part of being a triathlete. However, there’s a difference between normal aches and...
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How To Prevent Running Injuries
Expert Richard Smith gives us the low-down on how to stay injury free this season. Consistency is the key to repeated success in triathlon, and the biggest threat to consistency is injury. Many...
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Why Triathletes Shouldn’t Wear Flip-Flops
Wearing unsupportive shoes puts you at risk of injury, says Dr Tamsin Lewis – even when you’re not training or racing Photo by M.Markus (Flickr.com) I cringe when I see triathletes walking about in...
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Avoid Painful Muscle Cramps
Beat cramp with a new research-tested trick – or old-fashioned hard work, says Alex Hutchinson. Next time you get a debilitating muscle cramp, you could try downing a quarter-cup of pickled gherkin...
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How To Avoid Swimming Injuries
Avoid swimming shoulder problems with Swim Smooth’s Adam Young If you’re a triathlete, the chances are that you’ve experienced shoulder pain or discomfort at some point in your swimming life. Though...
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Train Hard And Avoid Viruses
How to use moderate training to boost immunity and reduce the risk of catching colds and viruses If your winter training has been blighted by colds and flu, there may be more than bad luck at play....
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Video: Non Stanford’s top tips on swimming with an arm injury After crashing out of the mixed team relay in Hamburg last year and breaking her arm, ITU World Champ Non Stanford had to adapt her...
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Athlete’s Foot – Symptoms And Treatment
How to treat athlete’s foot – 4 easy tips for this common running ailment Athlete’s foot can be a real annoyance, but you can help prevent it (Illustration: Peter Greenwood) Athlete’s foot is a common...
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Black Toenails – Treatment and Prevention
Black toenails can ruin races and hamper your running – here’s how to treat and prevent them Black toenails are a particularly common injury for first-time marathon runners (Illustration: Peter...
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How To Stop Chafing While Running
Chafing – treatment and prevention for this common running injury Loose running tops can make nipples bleed from chafing if you’re not careful (Illustration: Peter Greenwood) Chafing is a common...
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How To Stop Leg Cramps
Cramps are a common running and cycling injury, here’s how to avoid them Leg cramps are painful muscle contractions and once they start, it’s hard to shake them (Illustration: Peter Greenwood) It’s not...
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Signs Of Dehydration, Causes And Treatment
Spot the signs to avoid dehydration and maintain performance when competing Dehydration can be avoided by drinking little and often, and replacing lost electrolytes (Illustration: Peter Greenwood)...
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How To Prevent Runner’s Trots
Avoid the dreaded runner’s trots with the right prevention and you’ll fly on the run One of running’s most embarassing ailments, the runner’s trots have unstuck many an Ironman attempt (Illustration:...
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