Keeping Fit

Looking for ways of maintaining your running health, check out these articles.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) - PhysioWorks

If you’ve ever walked Vancouver’s seawall, you would know that running is a popular exercise.  There are plenty of benefits of running, such as increasing your cardiovascular capacity to strengthening your muscles and joints.  However, it’s also a very common cause of injury due to its repetitive nature.  The knee is the most common site for running related pains.  A particularly common running knee injury is Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS).  ...READ MORE

Top 5 nutrition tips for Marathon Runners - Registered Dietitian Kenton Delisle

More and more British Columbians are checking "run a marathon" off their bucket list. Last year, over 14,000 runners participated in the BMO Vancouver Marathon and this year organizers are expecting more than 15,000.  ... READ MORE