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Common Running Injuries

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Every weekend, millions of Americans lace up their running shoes and hit the pavement. Running can be an excellent exercise. It has been shown to raise levels of good cholesterol, increase lung function, lower risk of stroke and fight depression, among many other health benefits. As with any physical activity, though, there is the chance for injury.

In this interactive guide, we explain the possible causes of 10 common running injuries and offer suggestions for how a physical therapist could treat them. Says Michael Conlon, PT, who specializes in working with athletes, "The treatment advice is generic in nature. For all of these injuries, athletes need at least thorough evaluation of hip and ankle joints and often extending up to the thoracic spine. The goal of PT evaluation is always to determine the root cause."

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All information provided by Michael Conlon, PT, owner of Finish Line PT, New York, NY.

To download a printable version of this handout, click here.

A lot of this runner's injuries are likely due to her overstriding and landing on her heel. You also neglected to mention the risk of stress fractures, which can occur in any bone of the lower extremity. These need a very different type of treatment - rest. Stress fractures can present very similar to labral tears and muscle strains so it is important for therapists to be aware of them and their risks.

Alison Bryant	March 08, 2012

Great interactive info! Thanks for this article --- I shared it on my Facebook page.
Just today I wrote a blog post specifically for female runners:
http://femfusionfitness.com/2012/03/day-66-essential-core-strengthening-for-female-runners/
Info about stretching to follow.

Brianne Grogan	March 06, 2012

relevant

pranay rama	March 06, 2012
mumbai, KS

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