"The Injured Runner” provides the most comprehensive, research based information available to help runners completely recover from injury. You can quickly access information on knee pain, heel pain, butt pain, runner's knee, IT band, plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, calf strains, hamstring strains, stretching, strengthening, cross training, women's issues and more. Choose an injury region from the drop down menu above or use our injury diagram to click on the location of your pain. See terms of use.
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Runner’s knee is a general term for pain around the kneecap or patella. Patella femoral pain syndrome is another name for this condition which is the most common running injury. In a survey of injured runners, 42% reported knee painSymptoms in this region vary widely from being a low-grade annoyance to complete inability to run. The cause is also somewhat unknown. Some theorize that… IT Band Pain or Iliotibial Band Friction Syndromeis a condition that results in pain on the outer side of the knee. It is the second most common running injury. The iliotibial band is a thick band of tissue along the outer side of the thigh … Shin Splints are a condition that result in pain along the edge of the tibia (shinbone). These nasty little demons can be tamed with a little TLC. The pain is a result of… Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition affecting the heel and arch of the foot. The plantar fascia is a thick band of rigid tissue that extends from the heel to the toes. The function of this fascia… Achilles Tendonitis is a painful condition affecting the area about one to two inches above your heel. The Achilles tendon transfers forces equivalent to four to eleven times your body weight when running. Initially (acute phase), a sheath around the tendon becomes inflamed, as the condition persist the inner substance of the tendon actually changes in structure resulting in a weakened tendon and pain (this is no longer an inflammatory condition). Recent research has provided better direction on how to treat this painful condition. Read more. 
How to cure achilles tendinitis Calf Strain - You may feel this at the junction where the Achilles tendon blends into the muscle or right in the middle of the calf. Symptoms usually develop during a race or hard work out. You may be able to run just fine at slower speeds and shorter distances, but as the distance or speed increases, watch out… Meniscus Injuries are the fourth most common injury in runners according to a study of over 2000 runners seeeking medical care. A tear in this cartilage may occurr from twisting in a squatted position. Symptoms include a locking or catching sensation in the knee as well as swelling. Side Aches or “stitches” affect approximately 60% of runners and young runners are even more likely to experience side aches. Doctor Darren Morton at the Avondale Centre for Exercise Science in Australia is the leading expert in this field. He has been doing research on side aches, or exercise related transient abdominal pain (ETAP), for the past six years. According to Dr. Morton, side aches are most likely... Cross Training allows you to train with less impact and hence less strain on the muscles and bones. This type of training allows you to maintain your current level of activity or fitness while recovering from an injury. For best results... Strengthening. Several studies have been published over the past five years that have demonstrated the benefits of strengthening for treating running injuries. Unfortunately, the emphasis in treating runner's has been flexibility. While flexibility is important, much more can be done to speed recovery and prevent future injury. Stretching. You don’t have to talk to many runners to find out that gently stretching an injured area, as well as other tight muscles, can accelerate your recovery. Read a summary of the most recent research on stretching and how it could effect your performance. Rest is a word that many runner's don't want to hear. Understanding the grade of your injury can help you determine how much, if any, rest is needed. P.R.I.C.E.S.. This acronym describes the principles of sportsmedicine that can help you manage any injury. Resource Center. Visit our resource center for links to medical information, research journals, products, running news and running clubs. Shoes – A recent study conducted on runners in Vancouver, British Columbia reported that shoe age was a significant risk factor for injury. The optimum time to retire a shoe is unknown but if you feel an injury creeping up, the age of your shoe is one of the first things to consider. Click here to learn how to select the right shoe for you. Orthotics / Insoles Looking for more information to unravel the mystery of orthotics? Young runners – click here to get the information you need to beat knee and heel pain. Women Runner's – Check out these products specifically for women! Do you leak when you run?  The new bible for female athletes |
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