The Rehabilitation of Running Injuries Part One

To set up a custom plan of care, it is important to identify and understand the different type of runners. A runner is dependent on their running distance and experience. Different runners are prone to different injuries. 

 

Factors affecting running injuries:

- Physiological Factors (V02 max, Lactate threshold, and Running Economy)

- Modifiable, intrinsic

- Gender/Sex

- Biomechanics

- Footwear/Orthotics

- Environment (Running surface; ground, treadmill, weather)

- Training: Variables – Distance, intensity/speed/flat versus hills, frequency

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 A Systematic review in 2015 found the following 10 conditions as the most prevalent in runners:

Rehabilitation of runners requires Physiotherapists to look at the following components:

- Flexibility and Joint ROM

- Strength and Endurance

- Proprioception and Co-ordination

- Pain Management

- Use of Orthotics

- Psychology of Injury 

Please refer on for part 2

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Reece Jonesrunning physio, running injuries, running rehab