Running Injury Physio in Sheffield.
Almost every running injury is a load problem. Either too much too soon, capacity dropped, or a tissue under-prepared for what you're asking of it.
Trainers and form get blamed a lot. They matter. Load matters more.
Common running injuries.
- Calf strains and tightness
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Runner's knee (patellofemoral pain)
- ITB syndrome
- Shin splints
- Plantar fasciopathy
- Hamstring tendinopathy
- Hip pain and glute med issues
- Stress reactions in foot or shin
The plan.
Assess the injury and the runner
What's hurting, what your week looks like, where capacity has dropped, what you want back.
Settle
Hands-on work to reduce sensitivity in the irritated tissue.
Load it properly
Strength and tendon work specific to the injury. Calf raises for Achilles. Isometrics for knees. Glute work for ITB. Programmed with tempo and progression.
Rebuild running
Walk-run intervals, building volume gradually, monitoring response.
Bulletproof
Ongoing strength to keep capacity ahead of the demands.
Common questions.
Should I stop running?
Not always. Often we keep some running going while we settle it.
Do I need new trainers?
Maybe, but smaller factor than load.
Should I see a podiatrist?
For most running injuries, no. If we think it'd help, we'll say.
How long until I run again?
Depends on the injury. Some 2 to 3 weeks. Tendons often 2 to 3 months. The plan will be specific.