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When an injury sidelines a runner, most will do just about anything to get back on the road. The majority of the injuries in runners are overuse injuries (anterior knee pain, IT band syndrome, Achilles tendonitis, etc.). These develop through a combination of the following factors:
All these factors lead to muscle and tendon injuries and decreased performance. Proper rest and nutrition—as well as a strength program that emphases hip and glute strength, along with core and flexibility exercises—can not only help to keep those nagging injuries away, but may even help you break though to a new personal best!
To help prevent injury, make sure you practice these general safety tips:
Hip
Leg & Knee
Foot & Ankle
Only 50% of running injuries are new; the rest are recurrences of past injuries.1
50-75% of all running injuries are overuse injuries.2
Common causes of overuse injuries include training errors (running frequency, distance, duration, speed, lack of leg strength and flexibility), inappropriate running terrain, and ill-fitting footwear.3
The average runner incurs 1 injury per every 100 hours of running.1
Injuries cause runners to miss 5-10% of their workouts per year.1
Areas most commonly injured are the knee (42%), foot/ankle (17%), lower leg (13%), and hip/pelvis (11%).3
While injuries are likely to occur from running, you can help mitigate the risks by taking preventative measures. Know the causes and symptoms of the most common running injuries and contact an orthopedic professional immediately if you do sustain an injury.
Remember to always check with your doctor before beginning an exercise program. If you have any type of persistent pain, be sure to see a doctor.
Remember to always check with your doctor before beginning an exercise program. If you have any type of persistent pain, be sure to see a doctor.
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