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Running Injuries

Click where it hurts or select from the tabs below for our most common running injuries.

We have information on over 350 injuries with treatment and rehabilitation exercises.

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Shin splints

Pain usually on the inside lower third of the shin.

Plantar Fasciitis

Pain in the heel which may radiate into the arch of the foot.

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Iliotibial band syndrome

Pain on the outside of the knee which comes on during a run.

Ankle sprain

Common injury of the ankle caused by twisting or rolling over.

Achilles tendinitis

Inflammation of the achilles tendon.

Patellofemoral pain

Pain in the knee related to the kneecap or patella.

Choosing running shoes

Shoe selection is vital for injury prevention.

Marathon training tips

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Barefoot running

Why are so many people turning to bare foot running?

Gait analysis

Measuring the biomechanics and technique of running.

Marathon recovery

What you should do AFTER the race to promote a fast recovery!

Overpronation

Prevent running injuries

Our top tips in general for avoiding running injuries.

Avoid marathon injuries

Follow these tips to help avoid picking up in an injury in those last few weeks of hard training!

Running Injuries

Click where it hurts or select from the tabs below for our most common running injuries.

Common running injuries

Training & Advice

Expert Interviews