RUNNING INJURY REHAB

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON RUNNING INJURIES?

Runner's knee – dull pain around the front of the knee, felt either while active or after sitting for a long time
IT band syndrome – aching or burning pain on the outside of the knee (which may extend up to the hip), typically felt when active
Shin splints – pain at the front or inner-facing portion of your lower legs that worsens with activity
Plantar fasciitis – pain at or near the bottom of the heel, typically felt after activity (not during) or early the next morning.
Achilles Tendinitis – pain in the lower leg just above the heel that may be accompanied by restricted motion when attempting to lift your toes
Stress fracture – pain or aching (usually in the shin or foot) that's felt during activity and that worsens over time
Lateral hip pain - pain around the outside of the hip (greater trochanter)

WHAT DOES RUNNING INJURY REHAB LOOK LIKE?

Understanding Training and Injury History

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
Previous injury and how this is playing a role
Fatigue, lifestyle, stress, diet, etc.

Mobility and Motor Control Deficits

Physical assessment to determine areas of strength and weakness, mobility, motor control issues, joint range of motion
Assessment of the entire body to determine areas of compensation or weaknesses

Analyze Running Form and Biomechanics

Assessment of running biomechanics using 2D video analysis to determine running form and running kinematic patterns
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:

biomechanics and running analysis
manual therapy
individualized exercise program
IMS/dry needling/acupuncture
shockwave therapy
shoe analysis/recommendations
pelvic health physiotherapy