of inflammation, such as redness or heat – and not only within the ankle, but throughout your body. There are many diseases which can affect the joints of your whole body, but which may have shown up in your ankle alone, simply because it’s an over-used area

.Trauma, overuse and degeneration"There tend to be three causes of injury to the knee; namely acute trauma, overuse or degeneration," says Dr Michael Stuart, an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in knee surgery and sports medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester

. It is an over-use injury, more noticeable at the end of a run or if you have increased your mileage too quickly. A sudden switch to hill training may bring it on.What else could it be?All the other causes of anterior knee pain may need to be eliminated

tissue in the lower back, all of which lead to over-use injuries.Understanding your back and how it affects your running is key to avoiding over-use injuries. "Because runners hold a specific form, the body ends up getting very little variety. Weakness

treated Ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, shoulder and back pain, leg-muscle pulls and strains, and other overuse injuries. They will also provide postoperative therapy and care. When to go If your injury hasn’t cleared up after five to seven days

your bones, but an overuse injury such as a shinsplint can turn into a stress fracture, especially if you’re not eating enough calcium.Besides protecting your bones, calcium also regulates blood pressure, prevents colon cancer, and may even aid weight

Time: 5:33What a great day! The highlight was definitely seeing the supporters at Mile 18. Having initially thought that sub-4:15 might be possible, I ignored the early signs of an overuse injury in January and by early March I had a tibial stress

of course led to an increase in the number of triathletes picking up injuries. The problems that most often trouble triathletes can be broadly described as 'overuse' injuries. But triathlon does not necessarily have to result in recurring injuries. Many

. This acts as a braking action - as your upper body mass is behind your heels when the foot hits the ground - which transmits impact through your skeleton, leading to an increase in injuries and slowing you down.But if you lean too far forward, there is often

, swimming or a well-balanced gym routine helps to future-proof your body against the imbalances that can cause strains and over-use injuries. Don't underestimate how much your hips and upper body contribute to a stable, smooth running style.And stretching