Running articles & Resources
Common Running Injuries
Here are some of the most common running injuries and what to do if one happens to you!
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Knee Cap pain)
PFP is typically described as knee pain in the front of the knee that involves the patella (knee cap)
Ankle sprains are a common injury, not just for athletes but in daily life in which the ligaments around the ankle are either stretched or torn, and the ankle swells and becomes painful to walk on.
Read some tips on what to do to get back to sport quickly while minimizing the risk of further injury and ways to prevent hamstring injuries.
Iliotibial Band Syndrom (ITBS)
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a common overuse injury in which symptoms are felt on the lateral part of your knee, especially during repetitive physical activity.
Shin splints are a common running injury and sideline runners for quite some time. Read about the actual cause of this pain and how to treat it.
Helpful Articles
The importance of strength training for runners
Strength training (also referred to as resistance training or weight lifting) has numerous benefits for all runners. These benefits include what we are all striving for; improving performance and reducing the risk for injury.
Are you running with the right form? Read about a running gait analysis and how to fix 3 common running form mistakes
A quick warm-up routine provides numerous benefits that are too good to skip out on. Research has shown that a targeted 5-minute warm-up routine can decrease injury risk, improve running economy, and even make your run feel easier.