Overuse Injuries

Overuse injuries are the most common reason for runners to have to alter their training or pull out of races. Certainly, errors in running form, shoes and training / mileage intensity contribute to these injuries; however there is also a bio-mechanical aspect to many...

Running Biomechanics and Injuries

Definitions and Ideas to Consider Overuse Injury Concepts The majority of running injuries are classified as “overuse” injuries. These types of injuries are different than sudden traumatic injuries such as a sprained ankle or torn ligaments in a knee. As the name...