RUNNING

Running

Running is a great sport that gets you fit and helps keep the weight down, it also clears the mind as it works your body. . It can bring you both pain and joy. We know that running gives you both pain and joy. With any sport there is the risk of injury. Running injuries not only slow you down physically but mentally as well.

The body was built to run. It has the mechanical aptitude to store and reuse energy, this helps the body not only run, but run more efficiently and at greater distances. The Achilles tendon can store 30% of the energy the calf muscle generates, and then like an elastic band “snap” back to help lift the heel off the ground as you run.

How do Runner’s get injured?

Are bodies are made to run but that does not necessarily mean we are great runners. There can be a number of reasons many runners develop injuries each year. At any given time 25% of runners will have an injury. Majority if these injuries occur due to a change in the workload. Our bodies are very good at adapting to an increased workload but this takes time. This includes gradually increasing the distance that is run. The muscles, tendons, and bones cells can respond to this and increase their strength and endurance. If this is done too quickly these structures can begin to break down.

Changes in workload can include:

New footwear
Longer running times
Different terrain, eg more hills or rougher ground
Distance or time is increased

Running is sometimes hard on the muscles and joints. It is not uncommon for runners to have injuries that affect the hips, knees, ankles and feet of the runners. This is due to the impact and stress of running. Running injuries can become severe if ignored and become chronic/long term injuries.

Common Running Injuries

OTHER INJURIES BY SPORT

Olympic Sport Therapy

Sport injuries come unexpectedly. The more you push your body to its limits, the more you will have sport injury! So what are you going to do about it? Medical Massage and Sport Massage continues to improve every year. Health professionals, such as your physician, chiropractor and physical therapist will recommend massage for your condition knowing the benefits of it. If you wish to assess, accurately find out about your condition and optimally manage your sport injury in the shortest possible time, then you should book a free session with a specialist in sport massage at Olympic Sport Therapy.

Match Your Sport Needs With A Customized Massage

Knowing what type of sport you perform and to identify injuries specific to your chosen sport are found on this website. We have categorized the most common sport injuries specific to your sport. Simply select your sport from the tabs below and learn more about your sport injury.