12 Nov Running  is a wonderful way to exercise that is suitable for all ages.

It is a great way to strengthen our body,  improve fitness and improve our energy levels. But before going off on your next run you need to think of 3 Key Factors about Running to prevent injuries 

3 Key Factors about Running:
1. Load management is crucial in running.
Use a 24 hours pattern to monitor your body’s reaction after a run. If you experience pain  that does not settle within the 24 hours then the running volume should be reduced. Pain excludes the feeling of Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness (DOMS) which is normal after exercise, and is a normal physiological process of muscle recovery post exercise.

2. Load tolerance should be at peak for running.
Runners become injured  because they exceed their tissue capacity to tolerate load. A runner needs to be strong enough to manage the load experienced when running. This means that strength and conditioning may be required in runners prior to a run or before starting a running training program in order to improve load tolerance and reduce injury risk. 

3. Running technique can play a part in avoiding injury and improving performance.
Depending on your needs and demands, your running style may be the cause of your running injuries and pain. In these cases, changing your running style will reduce pain and injury which in turn will improve your running performance. Changes sometimes may not need to be permanent but temporary to let any pain symptoms to settle and to allow you to continue your running routine.

So if you are experiencing pain and running injuries that seem to keep haunting you and stopping you from performing at your best, ring My Favourite Physio on (02) 9790 4233 to book a 15MIN FREE PHONE CONSULT with one of our Expert Physiotherapists today!

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