The Resilient Athlete Blog
Plain English guides to the niggles, pains and injuries that keep athletes stuck. Every one links back to the system that actually fixes them.
Where Does It Hurt?
Pick your body part and take the self-assessment to work out what is going on.
Knee
Runner's knee, pain squatting, the niggle that keeps returning.
Self-assessment →Hip & Groin
Impingement, groin strains, specialist or manage it yourself.
Self-assessment →Achilles & Calf
Tendon pain, calf strains, the ache that will not settle.
Self-assessment →Hamstring
Strain or tightness, and why it keeps coming back.
Self-assessment →Ankle
Sprains that keep recurring, rest or rehab, instability.
Self-assessment →Foot
Foot pain running, flat feet, high arches, plantar pain.
Self-assessment →Lower Back
Back pain running, is it your back or your movement.
Self-assessment →Glute & Piriformis
Deep buttock pain and the tightness behind everything.
Self-assessment →Start With The System
The articles are the front door. This is the house. Four ways in.
The Roadmap
The guided path, step by step, so you always know what comes next.
Follow the roadmap → AssessThe Self-Assessment
Pinpoint the body part before you rehab it.
Assess my injury → RehabThe Rehab Drills
The exact drills we use in clinic, by body part.
Start rehabbing → Go DeeperThe Method
Understand your body's operating system.
Read the method →Latest Articles
Ankle Sprain Recovery: Why It Keeps Coming Back (And How to Fix It)
Recurring ankle sprains happen when load, stability, and coordination aren’t fully restored. Learn why they keep coming back and how to fix them.
FootFlat Feet, High Arches, or Something Else? What Actually Matters
Functional strength, load management & foot-kinetic chain control matter most for pain-free running.
KneeThe Role of Hip Weakness in Runner’s Knee Outside
Hip weakness can cause lateral knee pain mistaken for ITB syndrome. Strengthening and coordinating the hips protects the knee and prevents recurring pain.
HamstringHamstring Pain: Is It a Strain, Tightness or Something Else?
Hamstring pain is one of those problems that gets labelled far too quickly. Most people will say one of two things: “It’s just tight” or “I’ve…
Lower BackLower Back Pain Running: Is It Your Back or Your Movement?
Struggling with lower back pain running? Learn what causes low back tightness after running, how to spot mechanical vs nerve pain, and how to prevent it.
AnkleWhy Your Ankle Sprain Keeps Coming Back – From a Sports Physio
Chronic ankle instability in athletes often returns due to load, lateral stability, and coordination issues. Start with our self-assessment for targeted rehab.