Q I’m 44 years old and have been running for 20 years. I stretch my calves and hamstrings before I run but have recently suffered a calf strain after a few miles. How can I avoid this and how should these injuries be treated when they occur?A From
UAN: Article type:++ADD PICS++ ++ADD LINKS TO STRETCH AND STRENGTEN++-->Weve heard of exercise causing injury but preventing injury? Its not only possible, its extremely effective. And its infinitely preferable to patching up damage once
Running, running, and nothing but running. Sounds heavenly doesn't it? But sadly that way injury lies. If you want your body to be fit for purpose, whether it be nailing your first 5K or smashing a marathon PB, it's crucial to ensure that you
of microtrauma that occur during any exercise is reduced, and you risk injury. If muscles are consistently going into protective spasm, it is probably for a specific reason. Often it is an attempt to limit movement at a joint because its inflamed or painful
package. With groin-related injuries, this needs to address the strength of the muscles around the lumbar spine, abdomen and hip (particularly the inner thigh or adductor muscles). With chronic groin injuries, one of the most common treatment techniques
Q I do my long runs and races with a water bottle that fits around my hand. Is it true that long-term use of these can affect gait and cause injury?A You are right to be cautious about the use of a water bottle that fits around the hand. There
by your doctor may cause you to overreact! Your injured leg probably looks no different to the other, although running through long-term injury may cause muscle-wasting and alter its appearance.Medical investigations As above, although x-rays are generally
Q After repeatedly suffering from injuries, I was prescribed some rigid orthoses. The good news is that none of my old injuries has returned, but the bad news is that I cant run more than 20 miles a week because of a tender heel. Its worse
, if this proves to be unsatisfactory, youll need to see a specialist physiotherapist in running injuries.Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports-injury specialist
10-12 reps of these exercises unless stated, progressing to three sets of each. Are you ready?If you've recently suffered an injury, here are four steps you should take before strapping up:1 Consult a physiotherapist.2 Use a foam roller to release
