Author Archives: Sandra and Alicia.

About Sandra and Alicia.

Sandra Harrop (left) has been a Registered Physiotherapist for over two years. She works primarily with Total Knee Replacements and Total Hip Replacements at Sunnybrook Holland Orthopaedic and Arthritic Centre. Sandra is an avid runner, cyclist and volleyball player and in 2013, she completed 3 half marathons, 3 triathlons and a 10K. Alicia Savona has been a Registered Physiotherapist for 9 years. She currently works at Sunnybrook Hospital in the Working Condition Program. She has enjoyed running for the last 18 years, and completed many fun runs and road races.

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Common overuse injuries: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ‘Runner’s knee’

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Sandra and Alicia.

Symptoms Pain felt at the front of your knee, around the kneecap (patella) Pain with walking, squatting, kneeling and stair climbing Pain under the kneecap […]

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Running tip: strength training

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Sandra and Alicia.

Strength training is very important in any workout regime, especially preparing for a run. It will protect your body from “overuse” injuries and reduce soreness […]

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Running tip: warm-up

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Sandra and Alicia.

by Sandra Harrop & Alicia Savona Complete a proper warm-up before each and every run. It doesn’t matter how long the run is or whether […]

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5 tips for running

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Sandra and Alicia.

Sandra Harrop and Alicia Savona, physiotherapists at the Holland Centre and avid runners, offer their tips for those who want to lace up their sneakers. […]

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