24/10/2023
Here are some specific symptoms of common running injuries:
• Runner's knee: Pain in the front of the knee, especially when going up or down stairs or sitting with the knee bent for a long time.
• IT band syndrome: Pain on the outside of the knee, especially when running downhill or turning corners.
• Shin splints: Pain along the front of the shinbone, especially when running on hard surfaces.
• Achilles tendinitis: Pain in the back of the heel, especially when running uphill or pushing off with the toes.
• Stress fractures: Pain in a bone, such as the shinbone or metatarsal bones in the foot, especially when running on hard surfaces.
Running injuries can be caused by several factors, including:
• Overuse: This is the most common cause of running injuries. It occurs when you put too much stress on your muscles, bones, and joints without giving them enough time to recover.
• Improper running technique: If you don't run with proper form, you are more likely to develop an injury. This can be due to factors such as over striding, heel striking, or running with a poor posture.
• Muscle weakness or imbalance: If certain muscles are weak or imbalanced, it can put more stress on other muscles and joints, leading to injury.
• Wearing improper footwear: Running shoes that are too old, worn out, or don't fit properly can increase your risk of injury.
Biokinetics help to reduce pain, improve range of motion, strengthen muscles, and improve balance and coordination. We also teach runners proper running technique and how to avoid future injuries.
In addition to treating injuries, Biokineticists can also help runners improve their performance.
