prevent the injury occurring again in the future.—Andrew Caldwell, chartered physiotherapist at East Midlands Phyisotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic, Loughborough

have noticed much relief from the pain. The fluid intake needs to be steady over the course of the distance (try to drink 200ml of isotonic drink just before running, and then 200ml for every 15-20 minutes of the run). Get this right, and the chances

. (This may not need to be worn forever, as the body readjusts itself very well after 8-12 weeks.)However, whatever your problem, a long-term injury-management plan is essential to your rehabilitation. Identifying possible problem areas before they develop

to activity (particularly if the surgery is ‘keyhole’).—Andrew Caldwell, chartered physiotherapist and sports injury specialist

aspects of your problem. And it would be wise to continue your stretching, particularly after exercise, to prevent delayed onset muscle soreness adding to the problem.—Andrew Caldwell, chartered physiotherapist