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Injury! The bain of every runners life. You do not have to be a serious 7 times a week runner to pick up an injury - it can happen to any of us at any time.
It is really important to know what is lurking out there and how best to deal with it.
You will find articles on some of the more common injuries here together with ways to prevent and recover from them.
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How to Treat Shin Splints
Firstly, be sure to remove the cause of the problem. Whether it be a biomechanical problem, or an overload problem, make sure steps are taken to remove the cause. The basic treatment for shin splints is no different to most other soft tissue injuries. Immediately following the onset of any shin pain, the R.I.C.E.R. regime should be applied. . . .
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Plantar Fasciitis Exercises
Cases of plantar fasciitis can linger for months at a time, with pain increasing and decreasing in an unpredictable pattern. Often, plantar fasciitis discomfort may nearly disappear for several weeks, only to re-emerge full-blown after a single workout. About 10 per cent of individuals who see a doctor for plantar fasciitis have the problem for more than a year. . . .
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What Are Shin Splints?
Although the term shin splints is often used to describe a variety of lower leg problems, it actually refers specifically to a condition called Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS). To better understand shin splints, or MTSS, lets have a look at the muscles, tendons and bones involved. It's quite a complex formation of inter-weaving and over-crossing muscles and tendons. . . .
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What is Iliotibial Band Syndrome?
Iliotibial band syndrome occurs due to friction between the iliotibial band and the underlying lateral femoral epicondyle, which is a bony prominence of the thigh bone at the knee joint. As the knee is bent and straightened repetitively the iliotibial band moves backwards and forwards over this bony prominence. Problems can occur with this mechanism and may lead to iliotibial band syndrome. . . .
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What Is Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is one of the most common overuse injuries in runners. The Achilles tendon is the large tendon at the back of the ankle joint which connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the back of the heel bone (calcaneus). If the tendon is placed under too much stress it can become tight and inflamed. This inflammation is known as Achilles tendonitis. Symptoms are: Pain, swelling, creaking, limited ankle flexibility. Treatment is . . .
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What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
What is Plantar Fasciitis? The plantar fascia is a think fibrous band of tissue under the foot which runs from the heel to the toes. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of this band and usually causes pain in the arch of the foot, near the heel. It can be cause by a variety of things including incorrect shoes and tightness of the calf muscles which places more stress on the plantar fascia. Treatment is a mix of medical treatment and stretching. . . .
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A Common Cause Of Anterior Knee Pain
What is patella femoral syndrome?This term is used to describe pain around the patella (kneecap).The patella femoral joint is the joint between the femur (thigh bone)and the patella.The biomechanics of this joint are important to consider when explaining patella femoral pain syndrome.The patella sits in a groove on the femur (the trochlear groove). As the knee moves the patella glides across the front of the knee in this shallow groove. Treatment is a mix of medical treatment strength exercises and stretching . . .
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