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
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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