Running is a great way to stay active and improve cardiovascular health, but it can also lead to a range of injuries. As runner’s ourselves, we understand how frustrating it can be when pain or injury slows you down or holds you back from being able to train at all. Here are some common running injuries and how physiotherapy can help.
RUNNING INJURIES
Some common running injuries:
- Runner’s Knee: Runner’s Knee is a common condition that causes pain and discomfort around the kneecap. Physiotherapy can help by identifying the underlying cause of the condition and developing a treatment plan that includes exercises to improve strength and flexibility in the surrounding muscles.
- Shin Splints: Shin Splints are a common overuse injury that causes pain along the shin bone. Physiotherapy can help manage Shin Splints by identifying the underlying cause of the injury, developing a treatment plan that includes rest, exercises, and stretches to promote healing and prevent future injuries.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Plantar Fasciitis is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the heel and foot. Physiotherapy can help manage Plantar Fasciitis by developing a treatment plan that includes exercises to improve strength and flexibility in the foot and ankle.
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- Achilles Tendinitis: Achilles Tendinitis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon. Physiotherapy can help manage Achilles Tendinitis by developing a treatment plan that includes exercises to improve strength and flexibility in the calf muscles, as well as education on proper running technique and footwear.
- IT Band Syndrome: IT Band Syndrome is a condition that causes pain and discomfort along the outside of the knee. Physiotherapy can help manage IT Band Syndrome by developing a treatment plan that includes exercises to improve strength and flexibility in the hip and thigh muscles.
In Summary
In addition to these common running injuries, physiotherapy can also play an important role in injury prevention. By identifying areas of weakness or imbalance in the body and developing a plan to address these issues, physiotherapy can help runners stay healthy and injury-free. This may include exercises to improve strength and flexibility, as well as education on proper running technique and injury prevention strategies.
In summary, physiotherapy can play an important role in managing and preventing common running injuries. By developing a targeted treatment plan that addresses the underlying cause of the injury and includes exercises to promote healing and prevent future injuries, physiotherapy can help runners stay healthy and active.
