Running Injuries

Rehabilitation of running injuries is often complex.  Nevertheless, the first port of call you will hear about if you find yourself injured is the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) protocol. It has been the gold standard treatment protocol for decades, utilized by coaches and healthcare providers with the intent of expediting the recovery process and … Read more

Are you experiencing an aching soreness in your glutes or shooting pain down the back of your leg? Piriformis Syndrome can be a real pain in the a$$. It can be tricky to accurately diagnose due to the long list of symptoms, including glute, hip, and hamstring pain. Piriformis Syndrome can occur due to direct … Read more

Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is one of the most common running injuries that can seriously hamper your training. If ignored, it can end up leaving you completely sidelined. ITBS is often categorized by pain or discomfort near the lateral aspect of the knee, with an incidence rate estimated between 5% and 14%. ITBS can be … Read more

Runner’s knee is a condition you hear about regularly in the running world. It can seriously hamper your training, leaving you completely sidelined. Runner’s knee is an umbrella term that describes several conditions that cause pain around the patellar tendon. It is more accurately described as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). It is often dubbed ‘Runner’s … Read more

Shin splints, otherwise known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), are usually categorized by pain along the inside edge of the shinbone. MTSS typically occurs in runners and athletes who are exposed to excessive weight-bearing activities such as long-distance running or jumping. Do your shins hurt when running? If you are experiencing shin splints, you are … Read more

If you run regularly, you or someone you know has probably experienced plantar fasciitis. Amongst runners, incidence rates of plantar fasciitis range between 4.5% and 10% in any given year, making it one of the most common injuries for runners to experience. An injury can quickly destabilize a training plan and disrupt your routine. Plantar … Read more

Runner’s knee, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, is an unfortunately common running injury that can strike both beginners and experienced runners alike. In fact, studies show that runner’s knee is actually the most common overuse running injury, with an incidence of about 19–30% in female runners and 13–25% in male runners. Runner’s knee often begins with … Read more

There’s little more concerning to a runner than a little niggle on a run. You ice it when you get home, maybe stretch the muscles in the surrounding area, and hope that everything is back to normal for your run the next day. But what happens when the pain doesn’t go away? You now have … Read more

If you survey any large group of runners, there’s a good chance that at least one of them has or has had runner’s knee. In fact, studies show that the prevalence of runner’s knee ranges from about 19–30% in female runners, and 13–25% in male runners. Runner’s knee can crop up suddenly or develop more … Read more

The side stitch while running is truly a crazy-annoying injury that appears out of nowhere! Almost every runner out there has experienced it at some time or another. Who hasn’t felt that shooting pain in their side?  Who hasn’t had to fall short of their running goal because of it? Side stitches can make it … Read more

Plantar Fasciitis for runners can be one of the most stubborn and re-occurring injuries, leading to months of pain and time off from running. If you’re worried that you may have developed the dreaded plantar fasciitis, don’t worry. It can be treated, and you can run again! Here’s everything you need to know about plantar … Read more

Are you noticing pain or sensitivity in the back of your lower leg?   The Achilles tendon is a common area of injury in runners, with Achilles tendonitis for runners claiming the throne as the second-most common running-related musculo­skeletal injury with a staggering incidence rate of 9.1% to 10.9%. Achilles tendonitis for runners can get progressively … Read more

You’ve probably experienced shin splints at some point in your running career. That painful ache in the front of your legs after a run or brisk walk can be extremely unpleasant! Shin splints are usually associated with new runners, but they can happen to any runner – especially if you’ve been ramping up the miles. The good news is … Read more