Sports and Running Injuries

Causes include:

• Pulled muscles - partial tearing of the muscles
• Sprained joints - partial tearing of the ligaments
• Tendonitis - partial tearing and inflammation of the tendons
• Tennis Elbow / Golfer’s Elbow - inflammation of the tendon insertions on the elbow
• Achilles Tendonitis - inflammation of the tendon insertions at the heel
• Shin Splints - inflammation of the tendon insertions on the inside of the shin
• Anterior Compartment Syndrome - inflammation of the muscles and tendons on the outside of the shin
• Runner’s Knee / Ilio Tibial Band Syndrome - inflammation of the tendon insertion on the outer side of the knee
• Over-pronation - excessive rolling in of the arch of the foot
• Patellofemoral Syndrome - friction on the underside of the kneecap
• Chondromalacia Patellae - degeneration of the cartilage of the kneecap
• Plantar Fasciitis - inflammation of the muscles and tendons that support the arch of the foot

Treatment:

• Stretching, massage and articulation techniques
• Rehabilitation and stretching programme
• Aftercare advice
• Preventative and postural advice