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Preventing running injuries. Practical approach for family doctors.

Canadian Family Physician September 2003, 49 (9) 1101-1109;
C A M Johnston
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D R Lloyd-Smith
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  1. C A M Johnston,
  2. J E Taunton,
  3. D R Lloyd-Smith and
  4. D C McKenzie

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    OBJECTIVE To present a practical approach for preventing running injuries.

    QUALITY OF EVIDENCE Much of the research on running injuries is in the form of expert opinion and comparison trials. Recent systematic reviews have summarized research in orthotics, stretching before running, and interventions to prevent soft tissue injuries.

    MAIN MESSAGE The most common factors implicated in running injuries are errors in training methods, inappropriate training surfaces and running shoes, malalignment of the leg, and muscle weakness and inflexibility. Runners can reduce risk of injury by using established training programs that gradually increase distance or time of running and provide appropriate rest. Orthoses and heel lifts can correct malalignments of the leg. Running shoes appropriate for runners' foot types should be selected. Lower-extremity strength and flexibility programs should be added to training. Select appropriate surfaces for training and introduce changes gradually.

    CONCLUSION Prevention addresses factors proven to cause running injuries. Unfortunately, injury is often the first sign of fault in running programs, so patients should be taught to recognize early symptoms of injury.

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