by shawnwilliamspt | May 12, 2023 | Running
Spring is finally here and runner’s are heading out the door to enjoy the great Toronto weather. This time of year I often see an increase in shin splints as many people are less active in the winter and then quickly try to bounce back to a full running or...
by shawnwilliamspt | Mar 17, 2022 | Running
Running is a great form of exercise that many fall in love with. However, some of you I am sure have started a running program only to have knee pain start and then have to stop. Many people who love running stop because every time they start a...
by shawnwilliamspt | Feb 25, 2021 | Running
Today’s blog is a special entry for all you runners out there. We know you love to run, and we also know you value fitness and health. Running has become, for you, a metaphor for life: determination, mobility, and freedom. And yet, for some of you reading our blog...
by shawnwilliamspt | Mar 22, 2020 | Running
There are many causes of running injuries that lead to runners needing physiotherapy treatment here in Toronto. Most of them are within our control and the risk can be reduced. If you are reading this article maybe you are a runner looking for reasons...
by shawnwilliamspt | Apr 3, 2019 | Running
People begin running for exercise for a variety of reasons. You may be trying to lose weight, reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, train for a race, and/or looking for a new way to stay active. Whatever the reason you decided to start running, you can reduce...
by shawnwilliamspt | Mar 13, 2019 | Running
If you are like most runners, you have experienced some sort of pain and thought to yourself, “I will just rest for the next few days, and it will get better.” However, this rarely works as a long-term solution to any injuries, including those associated with running....