Running can be great for your health, but if an injury occurs never be afraid to seek help. The best treatment for injuries for runners is early management and education on self-care specific to the injury. We’ve compiled a list of common running injuries below. If you are experiencing lasting pain that affects your ability to complete your run or activities throughout your day, don’t modify your behavior – talk to your physical therapist.
IT (Iliotibial) Band Syndrome
- Common Causes: Improper footwear, Increasing mileage and/or intensity too quickly are all things that lead to common running injuries
- Symptoms: Usually occurs after a short period of running with sharp pain on the outside of the knee
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Piriformis Syndrome
- Common Causes: Increasing mileage and/or intensity too quickly, Poor running mechanics, Usually associated with weak hips and core can lead to common running injuries.
- Symptoms: Local pain and tightness in the buttock with possible tingling or numbness down the back of the leg. Most noted during prolonged sitting.
Shin Splints
- Common Causes: Improper footwear, Lack of flexibility in calves, running on hard surfaces can also lead to common running injuries.
- Symptoms: Throbbing or aching pain along the front of the shin. Usually occurs during and/or following a prolonged run or walk.
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Plantar Fasciitis
- Common Causes: Improper footwear, Change in running surface, Calf tightness, increasing mileage and/or intensity too quickly can lead to common running injuries.
- Symptoms: Deep ache and/or sharp pain in the bottom of the heel. Most commonly felt in the morning or following prolonged sitting
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Runner’s Knee
- Common Causes: Increasing mileage and/or intensity too quickly, Poor running mechanics lead to common running injuries.
- Symptoms: Swelling, Aching pain behind and/ or around the kneecap, pain walking up and/or downstairs.
Achilles Tendinitis
- Common Causes: Improper footwear, Increasing mileage and/or intensity too quickly lead to common running injuries.
- Symptoms: Swelling, painful to the touch, lack of flexibility along the back of the lower leg close to the heel.
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