The Reinge Clinic

08/05/2026

Foot strike plays an important role in running.
It affects how forces run through your body.

Foot strike positions can can contribute to:

👟 Anterior Compartment Syndrome
👟Plantar Fasciitis
👟Knee Pain
👟Hip pain
👟Poor running efficiency

Depending on how your foot hits the ground and how well your muscles are able to manage that load.

👉 Based in Kenilworth, Warwick or Leamington? If you’d like to understand how you run, book an assessment with us.

💻 https://www.reingeclinic.co.uk/what-we-do/running-analysis/
📞 07917 301410

06/05/2026

Is interval training worth it?

Sprint training, whether on the flat or uphill, is a great way to improve your VO₂ max.

When you sprint, your muscles fire rapidly and your heart works harder to pump blood, oxygen and fuel to where it’s needed. Over time, this improves your body’s ability to supply energy to your muscles efficiently.

If you’re looking to improve your running speed, interval training is a very effective way to do it.

👉 Based in Kenilworth, Warwick or Leamington? Need help with your running? Book an assessment with us.

💻 https://www.reingeclinic.co.uk/what-we-do/running-analysis/

📞 07917 301410

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04/05/2026

Running shoes mould to the way you run. They don’t just protect your feet, the wear pattern reflects how your foot hits the ground and how forces move through your body.

Over time, your shoes mould to your strength, your running gait, and your biomechanics. That means they can either help your movement… or work against it.

If something doesn’t feel right when you run, it’s often not just the shoe, it’s how your body is interacting with it.

👉 Near Kenilworth? Book a running assessment with us.

💻 https://www.reingeclinic.co.uk/what-we-do/running-analysis/
📞 07917 301410

02/05/2026

When we get panicked clients into the clinic with a ni**le weeks before their race. One of the first questions we ask is: Have you changed your shoes recently?

Your body adapts to your shoes, and your shoes adapt to your body. Your wear pattern on the sole of the shoe has been formed by the way you run. How your foot hits the floor. The forces you exert on the ground.

When you change your running shoe, you literally change how your foot hits the floor.

Have a read of our latest article on this area:

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Thinking of changing running shoes before a race? Learn how it affects load, injury risk, and when it’s safe, expert advice from a Warwickshire clinic.

29/04/2026

Frozen Shoulder....... or Something Else?

One of the biggest signs of frozen shoulder is this:

👉 Your shoulder keeps getting stiffer and stiffer
👉 No matter what you do, it doesn’t improve

That’s what makes it different.

Frozen shoulder follows a cycle (often 12–24 months), but…

👉 You can influence how you move through it
👉 And how strong your shoulder is at the end

At The Reinge Clinic we focus on:
• Maintaining movement
• Keeping strength
• Reducing pain and stiffness

So you come out of it with a shoulder that works properly.

👉 Find out more: https://www.reingeclinic.co.uk/post/frozen-shoulder-top-tips-to-recovery/
📞 07917 301410

27/04/2026

Shoulder issues don’t just stay in the shoulder.

They can show up as:

📍Headaches
📍A stiff neck
📍Numb hands
📍Pain between the shoulder blades.

The good news?
With the right assessment, these problems are often quicker and easier to resolve than you think.

If this sounds like something you recognise, give us a call and we can check it out 👍

📍 Helping clients in Kenilworth, Leamington Spa & Warwick
📞 07917 301410
💻 www.reingeclinic.co.uk

24/04/2026

One of the biggest mistakes people make following knee replacement surgery, is to push the knee too fast, too early.

Early on, the tissues around the knee need time to settle. Chasing knee bend too aggressively can increase irritation, swelling, and slow your progress.

👉 Focus first on getting the knee fully straight (extension) — this is key for walking well and building a strong recovery.

If you need help with your knee replacement rehabilitation in Kenilworth, Leamington Spa or Warwick, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

📞 07917 301410
💻 https://www.reingeclinic.co.uk/what-we-do/knee-replacement-rehabilitation/

23/04/2026

Neck or Shoulder… Which Is It? Neck and Shoulder pain are often linked.

The muscles of the shoulder attach into the neck, so the pain you feel in your shoulder…
👉 might actually be coming from your neck.

You might notice:

⚡Pain down the arm
⚡ Sharp pain in the elbow
⚡Pins and needles or numbness
⚡Ongoing “shoulder pain” that won’t settle

If you’ve tried:
• Stretching
• Strengthening
• Scans

…and nothing has worked…

👉 It may not be your shoulder causing the problem.

At the Reinge Clinic we do a thorough assessment looks at the full picture, neck, shoulder and nerve pathways.

👉 That’s where the answer usually is. Give us a call to talk about your shoulder issue:

📞 07917 301410
💻 https://www.reingeclinic.co.uk/what-we-treat/neck-and-shoulder-pain/

22/04/2026

With so many running shoes on the market .... and so many "experts" advising... which shoe should you choose?

The answer to this question is:

📌 It depends how you run
📌 How strong your feet are
📌 How you strike the floor.

There is no "one size fits all" when it comes to running shoes.

As a baseline we would generally advise a simple shoe that is doing relatively little such as an old fashioned plimsole. But is you have v weak arches, these may not be appropriate without some exercises to support your feet.

The best way to understand what you should put on your feet is to come in and have a running analysis. As we watch you run in the real world, we video you to understand, not just how your feet are working, but how the whole of your body is coping with the forces of running.

Don't guess when it comes to your running footwear. If you are based near Kenilworth, Leamington or Warwick, give us a call and we can help you get the right shoes for you.

📞 07917 301410
💻 https://www.reingeclinic.co.uk/what-we-do/running-analysis-kenilworth/

20/04/2026

The rotator cuff muscles are small, but they play a big role in your shoulder.

They sit around the top of the arm bone (the humeral head) and have two key jobs:

📍 Keep the arm bone centred in the shoulder joint
📍 Control rotation and help you lift your arm overhead

Often, these muscles aren’t the main problem.

They’re heavily influenced by the position of your shoulder and upper body. If your shoulders are rounded, the rotator cuff muscles can end up in a poor position, meaning they either overwork or don’t function as well as they should.

This is why rotator cuff issues don’t always settle with rest or simple exercises.

If you’ve been told you have a rotator cuff injury but it’s not improving, it may be worth looking at the bigger picture.

👉 It’s not always the rotator cuff that’s to blame.

Give us a call and we can take a look at your rotator cuff issue:
📞 07917 301410
💻 https://www.reingeclinic.co.uk/what-we-treat/neck-and-shoulder-pain/

18/04/2026

Running posture matters more than you think.

We see a lot of runners in the clinic, and one of the first things we look at is posture.

Common things we see:

📍Looking down at the floor
📍A stiff, static upper body
📍Legs crossing over midline

All of these affect how you run, from efficiency and breathing, through to injury risk.

Good running posture helps you move better, use less energy, and reduce unnecessary strain on your body.

When you run, try to:

🏃‍♀️ Keep your feet hip-width apart
🏃 Allow your torso to rotate naturally (not just your arms)
🏃‍♂️ Keep your chest up and eyes forward

Small changes can make a big difference over time.

If you’d like help with your running, we offer running assessments where we video your technique and look at far more than just your feet.

📞 07917 301410
💻 https://www.reingeclinic.co.uk/what-we-do/running-analysis/