Common Types of Running Injuries
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Shin Splints
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This running injury often causes pain along either side of the
lower leg. Symptoms vary greatly from dull tightness to a painful area along
the lower leg. Injuries have a higher incidence of occurrence in athletes starting a new running or aerobic program.
Many cases of this type of running injury will resolve on their own. If not, consult a Sports Medicine
Injury Specialist.
Orthotics may be necessary.
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Achilles Tendonitis
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Inflammation of the tendon that connects the calf muscle to the heel. Can be stiff at the beginning of a run
and feel better during the workout. Pain varies from dull ache to acute, knife-like pain. Treatment
should include sports massage to the calf muscle. The
worst running injuries may require surgery. Check running shoes for excessive wear.
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Stress Fractures
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Usually located in either the lower leg (tibia) or one of the metatarsals (toes), the 2nd and 3rd toes being
the most common. This type of running injury can be difficult to diagnose in its early stages and can be confused with shin splints. Healing usually requires six to eight weeks of
rest.
Go to more running injuries info on:
Runners Knee Running Injuries,
Heel / Arch Pain & Running Injuries, and
Ilio-Tibial Band Syndrome Running Injuries
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Jeffers Chiropractic & Sports Injuries
7770 Regents Road, Suite 105
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 452-7770
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Articles:
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"Foot Orthotics - Use in the Treatment of Overuse
Injuries"
"Chiropractor Care for Lower Leg
Injuries" Running Injuries - Shin Spints or ...
"Achilles Tendinitis"
Overuse Injury and chiropractic treatment of achilles tendonitis injuries
"Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"
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Facts:
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Running injuries study thru 32 week marathon training program. Incidence rate 6.76 running injuries/1000 hours.
Found: higher arch index protective against overall running injuries and knee injuries in particular, higher heel valgus protective against knee and foot running injuries, higher tubercle-sulcus angle associated with shin injuries, higher knee valgus associated with shin injuries rates.
(Wen & Puffer, 1998)
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Avoiding Running Injuries
Softer Surfaces
Try running on a softer surface. The less compressed the surface, the
softer. Stay away from concrete, look for asphalt or even better,
packed dirt or grass.
Return to Training
Post-Running Injury - before returning to road running, you can
ease into training with water running, cycling, or a treadmill.
About Standard Process Products
Running Nutritional Supplements
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