Linda Linton
llinton8.bsky.social
Linda Linton
@llinton8.bsky.social
Physiotherapist with interest reducing injury risk, from running related injuries to falls prevention in the older adult.
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ICYMI 🚨 New paper & first evaluation of World Rugbys new lowered tackle height (LTH) law, in Scottish men's community rugby 🚨 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏉

🗣️ the LTH was effective in reducing the rate of upright tackling.

There was a 45% ⬇️ in head-to-head & 29% ⬇️ in head-to-shoulder contacts

OA article lnkd.in/eCvfS46H
April 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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🏃‍♀️ Running is for everyone 🏃‍♂️

You don’t need to be super fast 🐢 or run massive miles 🛤️ to call yourself a runner. It’s about showing up, moving your body, and enjoying the journey. 🌿✨

Celebrate your pace, your distance, and YOUR effort. 🏅 💛

#RunningCommunity #KeepMoving
November 28, 2024 at 9:34 PM
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I teamed up with foot & ankle specialist @lizbayleyphysio.bsky.social to created 4 exercise programmes for Plantar Heel Pain. 3 are based on Osborne et al. (2023) where 18 experts devised exercises for PHP. The ‘LiTHE’ programme is our own creation which fits more closely with S&C principles…
November 29, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Beautiful wintry scenes this morning. Turning to slush already so won't stop anyone getting out for a run, but take extra care its slippy. Most risk when it starts to freeze.

#running #injuryprevention #fallsprevention
November 23, 2024 at 11:16 AM