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Many of us are about midway through our spring training cycle. This is about the time the we start worrying about injuries. It is important to respond immediately to any aches or pains. Sometimes, simply taking an extra rest day rest day is all that is needed. If pain continues … Continue reading
SportMedBC’s RunWalk Coach and Olympian Lynn Kanuka presents Sun Run InTraining program information. Joined by sport physiotherapist Timberly George, Lynn and Timberly discuss the RunWalk experience and analyze common discomforts, aches, and pains, and how you can manage them.
Running is an excellent way to stay in shape and remain active. But it can take a toll on your muscles and joints if the proper injury prevention methods are not taken. Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy takes a look at some of the more common running injuries and gives you tips to prevent and treat them.
Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy takes a look at some of the more common running injuries and gives you tips to prevent and treat them.
Most running injuries respond well to conservative treatment. Rest and ice for at least 48 hours following the initial injury.
REST: Take a couple of days off from running.
ICE: Apply an ice pack to the injured area form 15 minutes, every 3-4 hours.
PHYSICAL THERAPY: If your injury is severe or continues to persist greater than 48-72 hours of conservative treatment, it is advised to seek treatment from a physical therapist to determine the cause of your pain and direct you with the appropriate plan of recovery.
For more running tools or tips, visit the Performance Running website: http://www.therapeuticassociates.com/PerformanceRunning
This detailed infographic, published by The Spine and Sports Health Centre, provides several running facts and figures. It also covers some of the most common orthopaedic injuries’ signs and symptoms. Continue reading
