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The Most Important Number in Sports Performance Isn't Strength - It's Capacity
Kirstie Tyson Kirstie Tyson

The Most Important Number in Sports Performance Isn't Strength - It's Capacity

Strength is important, but it isn't the biggest predictor of athletic performance or injury resilience. True performance is built on capacity - your body's ability to tolerate, recover from and adapt to training demands over time. Discover why building capacity, not just strength, is the key to staying healthy, performing at your best, and achieving long-term success in sport.

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Do You Really Need an MRI? Understanding Medical Imaging for Sports Injuries
Kirstie Tyson Kirstie Tyson

Do You Really Need an MRI? Understanding Medical Imaging for Sports Injuries

Wondering if you need an MRI for your injury? While medical imaging can be invaluable in certain situations, many common musculoskeletal conditions can be accurately diagnosed through a comprehensive physiotherapy assessment. Learn when an MRI is helpful, when it may be unnecessary, and why treating the person—not just the scan—is the foundation of evidence-based care.

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Marathon Recovery: The Science Behind Recovering Faster After 42.2 km
Kirstie Tyson Kirstie Tyson

Marathon Recovery: The Science Behind Recovering Faster After 42.2 km

Completing a marathon places enormous demands on your muscles, tendons and energy systems, making recovery just as important as your training. Learn what happens to your body after 42.2 km, how to recover effectively, when it's safe to return to running, and the warning signs that may indicate an injury rather than normal post-race soreness.

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    Should you train through pain?Understanding “Good” vs “Bad” Pain during Rehabilitation     One of the most common questions people ask during rehabilitation is whether they should stop exercising if something hurts.For many people, pain
Kirstie Tyson Kirstie Tyson

Should you stop exercising if something hurts? Not necessarily. This article explores the difference between “good” pain and “bad” pain during rehabilitation, why complete rest is not always the answer, and how evidence-informed load management can help people return to running, gym training, and sport safely.

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    Running and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction | Urinary Leakage in Runners    Urinary leakage during running is something many people experience, yet very few openly discuss. For some, it may only occur during faster running, jumping or sprint e
Kirstie Tyson Kirstie Tyson

Urinary leakage during running is relatively common, but it is not something people simply have to accept as “normal”. Running places significant repetitive load through the pelvis and trunk, and for some individuals the demands exceed the current capacity of the pelvic floor system. This article explores pelvic floor dysfunction in runners, common contributing factors, and how evidence informed physiotherapy rehabilitation may help people return to running and exercise with greater confidence.

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    Achilles Tendinopathy | When it isn’t “Just Calf Pain”    Achilles tendinopathy is one of the most common load-related injuries seen in both sporting and general active populations. It is particularly prevalent in runners, field sport a
Kirstie Tyson Kirstie Tyson

Achilles tendinopathy is a common overload injury affecting runners, active individuals and sporting populations. This article explores the causes, symptoms and evidence-based management of Achilles tendon pain, including progressive loading, rehabilitation principles and return-to-sport considerations. Learn why rest alone often fails and how physiotherapy can help restore tendon capacity and reduce recurrence risk.

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