Common running injuries include:
Stress fractures
ITB friction syndrome
Hamstring problems
Runners knee
Exertional compartment syndrome
Shin splints
Achilles tendonitis
Plantar fasciitis
Running injury free is the dream, but the reality is that all runners are managing their niggles to some degree. Good runners learn to manage their running injuries better.
Stress fractures
ITB friction syndrome
Hamstring problems
Runners knee
Exertional compartment syndrome
Shin splints
Achilles tendonitis
Plantar fasciitis
Running risk factors can be intrinsic (i.e. related to you) or extrinsic (i.e. outside influences).
Intrinsic risk factors are related to the way your body is made and has adapted to activity. Some of these are hard to address (e.g. the shape of your bones) whilst the majority (i.e. muscles and tendons) can be addressed by attending to muscle imbalances and optimizing muscle strength and flexibility.
Common extrinsic risk factors include environmental influences, running surfaces, training regimes and shoe selection.
Running injuries are common. All runners are different and treatment needs to be individualised.
Forte Sports specialist Sports & Exercise physicians love running and understand runners. If you have an injury, come see our specialist team who can help you get back running, so you can achieve your goals.