RUNNING INJURIES?
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Our expert physiotherapists are here to help you recover, improve your strength, and get back to running pain-free.
Living with a running injury is frustrating and exhausting, affecting both your training and daily life. Whether you’re dealing with a recurring problem or a recent injury, our team of expert physiotherapists at DG Health is committed to helping you recover. We don’t just treat the symptoms; we target the root cause of your injury so you can return to running and enjoy the activities you love pain-free.
Common Running Injuries We Can Help With:
- Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
- Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome
- Stress Fractures
RUNNER’S KNEE (PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN)
- Dull, aching pain around the front of the knee and kneecap (patella)
- Pain that worsens with activities like running, squatting, climbing stairs, or sitting for long periods
- Grinding sensation in the knee
How it Happens
Whilst the actual cause of patellofemoral pain is unknown, it is believed to be due to one or a combination of the following:
- Overuse or repetitive stress on the knee joint
- Improper alignment of the patella during movement
- Muscle imbalances in the hip and thigh muscles
- Increased stress on the knee joint due to running technique
SHIN SPLINTS (MEDIAL TIBIAL STRESS SYNDROME)
Signs and Symptoms
- Pain along the inner edge of the shinbone (tibia)
- Pain that worsens with physical activity, especially running or jumping
How it Happens
- Overuse or repetitive stress, particularly on hard surfaces
- Sudden increase in intensity or duration of physical activity
- Poor footwear or improper running technique
- Muscle tightness or imbalances
ACHILLLES TENDINOPATHY
- Pain and stiffness along the Achilles tendon, especially near the heel
- Pain that is worse after periods of rest (this pain that may improve once warmed up)
- Thickening and tenderness along the tendon
How it Happens
- Overuse without adequate recovery
- Sudden increase in intensity or frequency of physical activity
- Poor footwear or improper training techniques
PLANTAR FASCIITIS
- Sharp pain in the heel or along the foot’s arch
- Pain that’s worse in the morning or after periods of inactivity ( this pain that may improve once warmed up)
- Tenderness in the heel and tightness in the foot
How it Happens
- Overuse or repetitive stress on the plantar fascia
- Sudden increase in activity level or intensity
- Foot/ankle muscle weakness or immobility
- Inadequate footwear
ILIOTIBIAL BAND (ITB) SYNDROME
- Pain on the outer side of the knee that can extend to the thigh
- Pain worsens with activities like running, especially downhill
- Tenderness or burning sensation along the IT band
How it Happens
- Repetitive friction of the IT band against the outer knee
- Weakness in the hip and glute muscles
- Running on uneven surfaces
What to expect from your treatment at DG Health
DISCUSSION: Your practitioner will listen to your issues and you’ll set some running-related goals together.
ASSESSMENT: Next, you’ll be guided through a range of tests that will help determine the cause of your issue. This may include a gait and running assessment.
DIAGNOSIS: Your practitioner will give you a clear diagnosis and ensure that you have a full understanding of what caused it.
TREATMENT: A combination of hands on treatment and exercise prescription will be used to help alleviate your pain.
MANAGEMENT PLAN: Your practitioner will provide you with a copy of your management plan so you have a clear road to recovery. This may include a running program appropriate to your condition.
Why choose us?
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Affordable Prices
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Our Mission
Our mission is to get you pain free through hands on treatment and moving your best through tailored exercise programs.
We want to help you look after the only body you will ever own and take care of it now so you can do the things you love for years to come.
DG Health RICHMOND • Level 1, 99 Murphy St RICHMOND VIC 3121 • 0421 352 389 • info@dghealth.com.au
