Dental health in athletes: why cleanliness is next to...
Alicia Filley looks at worrying research on dental health in athletes, and provides guidance for those who want keep their teeth into old age… MORE
Calf strain: what all athletes should know about diagnosis,...
You don’t have to play tennis to be struck with tennis leg. Alicia Filley describes how this all too common injury can trouble any endurance athlete MORE
Mind over movement: using meditation for performance
Meditation is the new tool in the kitbag of sports psychology, but can a mantra really improve sports performance? Alicia Filley explores how inner bliss could help propel you across the finish line in record time! MORE
Injury prevention: what can orthotic inserts do for you?
Can orthotics help runners and other endurance athletes? Alicia Filley examines the indications for orthotics use, and what the science says about their effect on performance MORE
Coming up short: hamstring tightness and running performance
Athletes often moan about tight hamstrings, but are they really shorter than they should be? Alicia Filley explains how to measure your hamstrings and how their flexibility impacts your running MORE
Energy deficiency in athletes: the road to recovery (and...
Alicia Filley explains why insufficient energy intake is so hazardous for endurance athletes and how to ensure that a lack of calories doesn't dent your performance - or health. MORE
Compression clothing: feel the squeeze – yes or no?
You see the funny socks at nearly every race start line, but do they cross the finish first? Alicia Filley investigates whether compression garments are useful accessories or simply extra baggage. MORE
Energy deficiency in sport: when the quest for leanness...
The quest for better performance by losing excess weight is hazardous. As Alicia Filley explains, a long term calorie insufficiency can lead to serious health problems and reduced performance - in both male and female athletes. MORE
There’s an app for that!
Are you a compulsive mobile tapper when training? Alicia Filley investigates the validity and reliability of mobile apps and asks whether they really add value to your training programme... MORE
Cryotherapy – can you freeze your way to recovery?
Cryotherapy uses extreme cold in order to accelerate recovery. But is this relatively expensive and exotic recovery strategy any better than sitting in a bath of cold water? Alicia Filley looks and the science and provides athletes with answers and recommendations! MORE
