Injury Prevention for Runners
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Do we really need to completely rest running injuries? It depends. In this blog, Dr. Anh breaks down different scenarios where rest is best for treating running injuries and when some form of running (with modification) can actually be beneficial to stimulate healing.
Tendon injuries are one of the most common overuse injuries in distance runners. This post highlights the most common areas for tendon injuries, early signs and symptoms, as well as whether or not your should run with it. Most people can continue to run with modified training load. In this post, I summary the do’s and don’ts for a tendon injury.
Having a consistent flexibility and mobility program is important for runners to prevent injury.
Mini band exercises should be a staple for every runner. Learn five exercises to do before you head out for your run.
As a physical therapist, I have tested almost every rehab tool created. As a marathoner, I am deeply invested in my recovery routine and keeping myself healthy throughout the season so I can continue stacking on running volume and intensity. I’ve organized my favorite go-to tools and reviewed why it’s worth the purchase, and how/when to use it.
All runners are DIFFERENT and your return to run program should not be cookie cutter. Go see a physical therapist that specializes in running injuries to get the best treatment and guidance on how to return to running safely and minimize risk of re-injury.