Your questions answered
Th e mysterious workings of laser therapy, cross-country running, why beetroot helps you run faster – and what two tips would a physio give us runners?
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
THE EXPERTS
Anita Bean is a nutritionist for the London Marathon and the author of 28 books including The Runner’s Cookbook.
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Ashleigh Wienand is a physiotherapist and the founder of Ultra Sports Clinic.
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Dr Juliet McGrattan is our resident health expert. She is the author of Sorted: The Active Woman’s Guide to Health.
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Jodie Goldsworthy is passionate about cross-country running and a UKA Coach with 12 years’ experience specialising in endurance running.
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Q My physio wants to use a laser on my injured calf – how would this work without causing damage to my skin?
A Your physio would use a low-level laser, which is a non-invasive treatment that generates a single wavelength of light. Low-level lasers are oft en referred to as cold lasers, since no heat, sound or vibration is emitted. Th is type of laser doesn’t create a heating sensation during treatment, meaning there’s absolutely no risk to your skin.