Running Program: Specialized Treatment for Runners & Endurance Athletes
At Well Motion Physiotherapy & Allied Health, we offer a Running Program tailored specifically to help runners and endurance athletes prevent injuries, enhance performance, and reach their full potential. Our team of skilled sports physiotherapists specializes in movement analysis and injury prevention, providing you with the expertise to run safely, stay healthy, and break your personal records.
How Physical Therapy Can Help Runners
Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise, with more than 40 million runners in the United States alone. However, over 45% of these runners experience at least one overuse injury during their training. A staggering 90% of these injuries affect areas such as the toes, feet, ankles, legs, knees, and hips. Many of these injuries are preventable with the right approach to movement mechanics, strength training, and proper footwear.
Common running injuries include:
- Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Hamstring Injuries
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Shin Splints
- Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome
- Stress Fractures
While running injuries can be common, most are non-contact injuries and largely preventable with proper training, body mechanics, and attention to form.