HEALTH & FITNESS

​Nick Wachter

Personal Trainer & Conditioning Coach

PhysiKcal Fitness; Jan 23rd 2015

COMMON RUNNING INJURIES



 

Over the years i have worked with many clients who have had these issues and myself have had many of them. Endurance athletes or beginners trying to get very fit (half marathons etc) are the people most likely to get them.  

 

There are plenty more injuries which you can read up on at www.PHYSIOADVISOR.com their website is simple to use, easy to understand and good.

 

 

 

 

1. Anterior tibial stress sundrome (teninopathy)

WHAT IS IT?  Tendonitis of the anterior tibialis. Pain along shin bone 

CAUSE: Damage to the tendon usually from over use, doing too much too soon.

REHAB:  Rest, Foot flexion exercises and massage.

http://www.physioadvisor.com.au/8183750/tibialis-anterior-tendonitis-tibialis-anterior-t.htm

 

2. Tibia Stress Fracture 

WHAT IS IT: A fracture to the bone that happens gradually over time. pain in shin bone

CAUSE: Over training, hard surfaces

REHAB: Rest

http://www.physioadvisor.com.au/10632350/tibial-stress-fracture-physioadvisor.htm

3. Compartment Syndrome

WHAT IS IT: Pain in back of lower leg

CAUSE: Reduction or ceasing of blood floor to the smaller deep compartment muscles of the lower leg during exercise caused by tight muscles/fascia or swelling due to increased blood flow to the area.

REHAB: surgery, Massage and mobility exercises of the lower leg/ankle

http://www.physioadvisor.com.au/10513350/compartment-syndrome-chronic-compartment-syndrom.htm

 

 

4. Plantafascitis

WHAT IS IT? Pain in the arch and or heel of the foot caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia

CAUSE: over use injury. 

REHAB: Rest, massage 

http://www.physioadvisor.com.au/8039550/plantar-fasciitis-heel-pain-physioadvisor.htm

 

5. Cuboid Syndrome/Subligation

WHAT IS IT: Pain in the side/top of the foot, caused by subligation of the cuboid bone

CAUSE: Over training, 

REHAB: Rest, Rest and more rest.

http://www.physioadvisor.com.au/13594750/cuboid-syndrome-subluxed-cuboid-physioadvisor.htm

 

6. Achilies tendonitis

WHAT IS IT?  Pain in the lower calve/heel due to inflammation of the tendon

CAUSE:Over training or insufficient warm up, change of surface

REHAB: Rest, reduction in work load and duration, massage

http://www.physioadvisor.com.au/8208950/achilles-tendonitis-achilles-tendinopathy-phys.htm

 

7. Runners knee - PFPS - Patellefemoral pain sundrome

WHAT IS IT? Pain in the knee cap 

CAUSE: Muscle imbalance/dysfunction (Vastus Lateralis being stronger than the Vastus Medialis) causing knee cap to move slightly and causing inflammation

REHAB: Address imbalances by Performing  stretching, mobility and strength exercises to return normal function. See someone for this!

http://www.physioadvisor.com.au/8669550/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-pfps-chondromalac.htm

 

PHYSIO APPOINTMENT

We would always advise if your having persisatnt pain to see a qualified physiotherapist.  while the web is a great resource of knowledge and can offer great information, the key is the correct diagnosis. A qualified physiotherapist will be able to diagnose you, then your Personal trainer can help you with your recover and ensure you are doing the physio's exercises correctly

 

 

 * ALWAYS SEEK PROFESSION/MEDICAL HELP BEFORE STARTING OR CHANGING ANY EXERCISE REGIME.