Prevent the possibility of running injuries during training, so that you can still run that marathon you’ve been planning! Dr. Bumpus and Dr. Malin at Knoxville Footcare in Knoxville, TN, understand that even with efficient training, accidents happen. Your experienced podiatrists are here for you when or if those accidents happen. We will get you back to doing what you love as quickly as possible!
One way to prevent running injuries is to train smarter. You need to prioritize safety over anything else, this includes proper equipment utilization and performing exercises correctly. Before any major physical activity, you need to also warm-up your muscles and ligaments. Improving your strength can also decrease the risk of running injuries. Many runners lack the skills for basic movement and functional strength. Working on core exercises, such as the plank, significantly helps with this!
Some common running injuries include:
- Arch pain: Inflammation and a burning sensation under the arch of the foot.
- Shin splints: Associated with any pain in the bone between the knee and ankle.
- Pulled hamstring: An injury to the hamstring muscle that causes mild to severe pain.
- Hip stress fracture: Common in long-distance runners because of repetitive motion in the hips.
- Plantar fasciitis: Pain in the heel caused by inflammation of the ligament in the base of the foot.
- Achilles tendonitis: Pain in the back of the ankle, left untreated, can rupture.
Have you recently suffered a running injury? Come in for a visit and we will get you started on a treatment plan unique to your problem. Knoxville Footcare is located at 1932 Alcoa Highway, Bldg C Suite 480, in Knoxville, TN 37920. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit knoxvillefootcare.com or call 480-832-5777.