by Suvanne Southgate | Sep 1, 2025 | Musculoskeletal
At Cutting Edge Podiatry in Cambridge, we regularly help patients dealing with iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) – one of the most common causes of pain on the outside of the knee. This condition is especially common in runners, cyclists, and people who spend a...
by Suvanne Southgate | Aug 1, 2025 | Musculoskeletal
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), commonly known as shin splints, causes aching pain along the inner part of the shin bone and often affects active individuals. It’s usually triggered by repetitive stress from walking, running, or high-impact activity. At Cutting...
by Suvanne Southgate | Jul 9, 2025 | Musculoskeletal
Patellofemoral pain (often felt around the front of the knee) can make walking, running or climbing stairs uncomfortable. If you’re dealing with this kind of knee pain, you’re not alone – and the good news is, it can be treated. What is Patellofemoral...
by Suvanne Southgate | Feb 25, 2025 | Musculoskeletal
Why is Stretching So Beneficial? Do you stretch enough? Stretching is important for overall body health for a number of reasons. Here are ten benefits of stretching: Stretching keeps the muscles healthy. Stretching improves flexibility, which is essential to the...
by Suvanne Southgate | Feb 24, 2025 | Musculoskeletal, Running
Looking After Your Feet After Running a Half Marathon Congratulations, you just ran a half marathon! Maybe it was the Cambridge Half Marathon, maybe it was somewhere else, or maybe it just felt like a half marathon! Either way, you can be proud! We recommend you take...
by Suvanne Southgate | Feb 15, 2025 | Musculoskeletal
What is Achilles Tendinopathy? Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury that affects the Achilles tendon, the thick band of tissue connecting the calf muscles to the heel. It often develops as a result of repetitive strain, sudden increases in activity, poor...
