RUNNING INJURY REHAB
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON RUNNING INJURIES?
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​Runner's knee – dull pain around the front of the knee, felt either while active or after sitting for a long time
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IT band syndrome – aching or burning pain on the outside of the knee (which may extend up to the hip), typically felt when active
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Shin splints – pain at the front or inner-facing portion of your lower legs that worsens with activity
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Plantar fasciitis – pain at or near the bottom of the heel, typically felt after activity (not during) or early the next morning.
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Achilles Tendinitis – pain in the lower leg just above the heel that may be accompanied by restricted motion when attempting to lift your toes
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Stress fracture – pain or aching (usually in the shin or foot) that's felt during activity and that worsens over time
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Lateral hip pain - pain around the outside of the hip (greater trochanter)
WHAT DOES RUNNING INJURY REHAB LOOK LIKE?
Understanding Training and Injury History
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Determining risk factors related to injury, such as running distance, frequency, pace, intervals, hormonal problems or changes, use of orthotics, running surfaces, warm-up, stretching, and physiological aspects
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Previous injury and how this is playing a role
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Fatigue, lifestyle, stress, diet, etc.
Mobility and Motor Control Deficits
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Physical assessment to determine areas of strength and weakness, mobility, motor control issues, joint range of motion
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Assessment of the entire body to determine areas of compensation or weaknesses
Analyze Running Form and Biomechanics
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Assessment of running biomechanics using 2D video analysis to determine running form and running kinematic patterns
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Allows us to provide feedback and suggestions
RUNNING INJURY TREATMENT
There is no one-size-fits-all for running injury treatment, as every patient presents with different symptoms and has a different story. Some common treatments may include:
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biomechanics and running analysis
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manual therapy
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individualized exercise program
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IMS/dry needling/acupuncture
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shockwave therapy
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shoe analysis/recommendations
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pelvic health physiotherapy
