Physiotherapy for Running Injuries
Physiotherapy 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.
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.
Physiotherapy 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. |
Physiotherapy 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. |
Physiotherapy 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:
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Physiotherapy 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 |
Physiotherapy 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 |
Physiotherapy 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:
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Physiotherapy 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 |