Ankle & Foot Running Injuries
Strengthening your ankles to avoid a running injury
One of the occupational hazards for runners is the twisted ankle. The injury can occur in the most innocuous of manners but can set your training back for weeks. However, it is possible to strengthen the ankles to lessen your chances of sustaining an ankle injury while running.
Read more…Ingrown toe nails and runners
Ingrown toe nails can be a curse for the runner. They occur when the nail starts to grow into the surrounding skin, and are often extremely painful, especially if infection sets in. For runners, ingrown toe nails are often more than an irritant, and can lead to an enforced break from running. Here's the realbuzz.com guide on dealing with ingrown toe nails.
Read more…Common foot injuries in runners
Running takes its toll on the feet and no matter how good your running shoes might be, a foot injury is always a possibility. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to common foot injuries and the potential solutions.
Read more…Dealing with corns and calluses caused by running
A corns or callus is formed by dead skin cells which form thick hardened areas on the foot. Frequently these are caused through ill-fitting running shoes or repeated pounding without adequate padding. To runners they can be a minor irritation or can be more serious if an ulcer starts to develop, so it's important to know how to deal with them or avoid getting them in the first place.
Read more…Dealing with running blisters
Blisters are common for runners. Here's a quick guide on how to avoid blisters and how to deal with them should you be unfortunate to get a blister during running.
Read more…Understanding the running gait
The running gait is the cycle between when your foot first hits the ground through to the next time the same foot hits the ground again and is different for each and every runner. However, a runner's gait can lead to some common problems so it's important to know how this might affect you.
Read more…Runners and the achilles tendon
A weak or injured achilles tendon can be a source of misery for many runners. Runners are often advised to rest from exercise whenever an achilles injury strikes. But it is necessary to address the cause of the injury rather than the symptoms, or the injury will return once running is recommenced.
Read more…Achilles injuries in runners
Achilles problems are common to runners and may stem from overtraining, inflexibility, incorrect running shoes, or poor biomechanics. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to avoiding achilles injuries and what to do should you sustain one.
Read more…Plantar fasciitis and heel pain in runners
The most common form of heel pain in active people is known as plantar fasciitis. This occurs when the long, flat ligament on the bottom of the foot (plantar fascia) is overstretched and develops small tears that cause the ligament to become inflamed. Read on to find out more and how to prevent this sometimes debilitating injury ...
Read more…Runners and pronation
Pronation is a slight rolling of the foot during the course of a run. Overpronation, when the rolling in is excessive, can lead to running injuries due to the extra stress it places on the ankle, hip and pelvis. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to pronation and how you can prevent it causing problems for you and your running.
Read more…Runners and supination
Supination for the runner is a slight rolling action of the foot towards the little toe. In moderation, it is not necessarily a bad thing and can propel a runner forwards at a faster rate. However, excess supination can put undue stress on the ankle, leading to injury.
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