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Kinesiology for Running Injuries

Kinesiology is very effective for assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of running injuries. Victoria is a great place to run, whether your just getting started or you're a veteran marathoner or triathlete. At Remedy Wellness Centre we have years of clinical
experience working with runners of all levels. 

Lets take a look at some of the most common running injuries. If you are dealing with any of these symptoms, it could be affecting you just while you're running or it could be making your regular daily activities difficult and painful as well. Either way, we can help. An accurate diagnosis is key to determine the appropriate course of treatment and preventative measures to reduce the chance or re-occurrence.

Kinesiology For Patello-Femoral Syndrome

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Irritation or inflammation of the joint between the knee cap and the femur.
 
Symptoms: pain around the knee cap often more medially and usually worse going downhill or downstairs and when sitting with the knee bent for prolonged periods
 
Cause: poor biomechanics, inappropriate training, muscle imbalance
 
Prevention: correct biomechanics, train at appropriate level, strengthen medial quadriceps muscle and stretch lateral components of the thigh and hip.

Kinesiology For ITB Friction Syndrome

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Friction of the IT Band over the bursa on the outside of the knee
 
Symptoms: aching pain on the outside of the knee
 
Cause: over pronation, muscle tightness, inappropriate training
 
Prevention: correct footwear, rain at appropriate level, exercises like cycling and swimming.
 



Kinesiology For Shin Splints

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​Pulling of the shin muscles on the lining and the bone, stress fractues, swelling of the shin muscles
 
Symptoms: pain on the medial or lateral side of the tibia or on the on the tibia.

Cause: poor biomechanics, inappropriate training progression
 
Prevention: correct biomechanics and muscle tightness, appropriate training progression
 
Management:
  • Rest from pain-causing activities (minimum 2-3 weeks)
  • Ice the affected area daily
  • Massage or electrical stimulation (TENS)
  • Stretching of the calf and shin muscles
  • Custom foot orthotics are recommended
  • Graduacrease back to activity using low impact activities like cycling and swimming

Kinesiology For Achilles Tendonitis

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​Inflammation and breakdown of the achilles tendon fibers
 
Symptoms: pain in the achilles tendon, usually with heat and swelling
 
Cause: poor biomechanics, tight calf muscles, over training, inappropriate foot wear
 
Prevention: proper footwear, proper training regime, adequate muscle flexibility and strength especially in the calves

Treatment: shockwave therapy is highly effective for plantar fasciitis

Kinesiology For Plantar Fasciitis

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​Microscopic tearing of the plantar fascia on the bottom of the foot
 
Symptoms: pain usually on the inside heel of the foot, often worse in the morning and can feel like walking on glass
 
Cause: inappropriate footwear, over train, tight and weak calf muscles, poor circulation
 
Prevention: adequate calf flexibility and strength, proper footwear, proper training progression

Treatment: shockwave therapy is highly effective for plantar fasciitis

Kinesiology For Compartment Syndrome

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Impaired function in the lower leg compartment that is induced by exercise and characterized by an onset of pain and the feeling of increased leg pressure usually at the same time after beginning to exercise, each time it is experienced. Obvious swelling of the lower leg is observed with acute compartment syndrome.
 
Note: Acute compartment syndrome is very serious condition that requires immediate treatment and hospitalization
 
Symptoms: cramping, burning or pain in the lower leg, non-localized tenderness upon touch is common after inactivity, and sensation of fullness, tension or increased leg girth may also be observed
 
Management:
  • Rest from pain causing activities
  • Modifications to training factors such as training surface, shoes, intensity of current activity,
  • Stretching and strengthening of lower legs
  • Gradual return to activity using non-weight bearing methods
  • In some cases surgery may be recommended

Kinesiology For Stress Fracture/Shin Splits

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​A bone injury caused by trauma to the tibia bone (shin) due to prolonged activities ss running and long distance walking. Can also be seen in active females with menstrual abnormalities, military recruits and athletes in sport where leanness is required.
 
Symptoms: Mild ache along the shin bone that is tender to touch. Pain is located higher up on the lower leg than in medial tibial stress syndrome and swelling may occur
 
Management:
Rest for 2-4 weeks with limited weight bearing activities
Ice for pain and swelling
Mild analgesics or anti-inflammatory drugs (prescribed my MD)
Modifications to exercise factors
Improvement in muscular strength, endurance and cardio using non-weight bearing exercises like cycling and swimming

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