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All in the Balance

By Judi Ketteler Runners tend to focus on building strength, endurance and flexibility, often forgetting that running also demands balance. Stability training can thus improve your running and help you sidestep injuries – but most runners only find this out after they’ve picked up an injury! – Running is an intricate one-footed balance act. On [...]

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Rehab Your Injuries Right

Recurring and improperly rehabbed injuries can lead to osteoarthritis. 3 simple exercises for the ankles, knees and hips to your running routine can help you avoid injury and carry on running comfortably –and avoid a trip to the orthopaedic surgeon. – By Judi Ketteler

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Avoid Ankle Sprains

Do you supinate (strike the ground with the outside edges of your feet)? You’re more prone to ankle sprains. Time to strengthen those ankles!

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My legs are stiffffffff!

All of us suffer stiff legs. Here’s why it hurts so much, and what you can do to lessen the stiffness in your pegs.

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Prevent Ligament Sprains

Patellofemoral pain, or runner’s knee, may be the top reason runners get sidelined by injury. Ligament sprain is another problem. –By Jim and Phil Wharton

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Prevent Toe Bunions

No one said runners’ feet were pretty. But at least blisters, calluses and black toenails are cosmetic issues that rarely interfere with our running. Bunions, on the other hand, can be as uncomfortable as they are unsightly. Sidelined by a big toe? Here’s how to get relief. – By Jim and Phil Wharton

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Mind Over Matter

How the power of the mind can improve running injuries.

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Go Back to Avoid Injuries

If you see a runner coming towards you but running backwards, you’d be forgiven for thinking that your eyes are playing tricks – or that runner is a bit mad. Well, it may look odd, but running backwards can help you build stronger, more balanced leg muscles. – By Kathleen Pennepacker

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