Leg & Knee Running Injuries
Hamstring injury advice for runners — part 1
Sustain a hamstring injury, and it's almost certain you won't be able to run, and depending on the severity of the inury, you could be facing a long lay-off. While the distance runners may be at risk of a hamstring injury due to fatigue, the sprint runner is equally at risk due to the explosive change of pace required. Here's part 1 of our hamstring injury guide for runners.
Read more…Hamstring injury advice for runners — part 2
Hamstring injuries require proper attention, to ensure full recovery and avoid the injury recurring. A hamstring injury can be extremely painful and debilitating, so strengthening and flexibility work become even more important if you want to enjoy pain-free running for a prolonged period of time. Here's part 2 of our hamstring injury advice guide.
Read more…Shin splints explained for runners
Shin and calf pain can be frustrating for the runner and can often be difficult to treat. Such injuries can plague the runner for a prolonged period of time, meaning that expert help should be sought early on to ensure correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment is administered to get the runner back on track as early as possible.
Read more…How piriformis syndrome can affect the runner
Piriformis syndrome is a condition that can cause pain in the runner's buttocks and down the legs. Often caused by overuse or poor running gait, it can impact greatly on your running. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to piriformis syndrome and how you can hopefully prevent it.
Read more…Patellofemeral knee pain and running
Patellofemeral knee pain related to the patellofemoral joint which is found just under the surface of the patella (knee cap) and the lower end of the femur (your thigh bone). It is the most common symptom which runners present to specialists and it is the most common overuse injury in sports people generally.
Read more…Hip flexor injuries in runners
An injury to your hip flexors can cause sharp pain in the groin area. However, such injuries should not curb your running for too much time, as long as you are careful in taking adequate rest from running, and stretching your muscles to heal the injury. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to overcoming hip flexor injuries and getting back to your running in the quickest possible time.
Read more…Iliotibial band (ITB) injuries in runners
Tightness in the iliotibial band (ITB) is a common cause of knee and hip pain. The iliotibial band consists of a band of collagen fibers, which are not elastic in nature, and attach to the pelvis at one end and just below the knee on the outside of the thigh at the other. It is also attached to part of the thigh bone. Here's our guide on how to avoid ITB-related injuries.
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