Shin Splints
Injuries to runners regardless of competitive level are common. From minor blisters to shin splints most runners have incurred their fair share of injuries. This is due to the fact that people and most animals in general are not inherently built for long distance running. This would include coefficent of friction of skin, bipedal stature, energy/water storage capacity, muscle fiber type, general anatomy physiology, etc. In spite of this those of us that love to run continue.
Running is a repetitive action. This may seem obvious but painful and limiting injuries can occur from small changes or variations repeated over and over. Alignment errors and biomechanical faults with weight multiply normal wear and tear to joints, tendons and tissues. This may prevent you from performing in next weeks race or for much longer.
Runners in general are most susceptible to overuse injuries including heel pain (plantar fasciitis), Achilles tendonitis, sesamoiditis, neuromas, MPJ capsulitis, stress fractures, flatfoot or posterior tibial tendonitis (or PTTD). Many additional problems up the chain can be originating from the lower extremities due to compensatory mechanisms. Evaluation by a foot and ankle surgeon will help athletes determine the underlying cause of pain and the best course of treatment. More imporatantly preventative training, techniques, nutrition, and equiment can help to prevent future injuries.
Running is a repetitive action. This may seem obvious but painful and limiting injuries can occur from small changes or variations repeated over and over. Alignment errors and biomechanical faults with weight multiply normal wear and tear to joints, tendons and tissues. This may prevent you from performing in next weeks race or for much longer.
Runners in general are most susceptible to overuse injuries including heel pain (plantar fasciitis), Achilles tendonitis, sesamoiditis, neuromas, MPJ capsulitis, stress fractures, flatfoot or posterior tibial tendonitis (or PTTD). Many additional problems up the chain can be originating from the lower extremities due to compensatory mechanisms. Evaluation by a foot and ankle surgeon will help athletes determine the underlying cause of pain and the best course of treatment. More imporatantly preventative training, techniques, nutrition, and equiment can help to prevent future injuries.