5 Tips to Prevent Running Injuries

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Running injuries can turn a healthy pastime into a frustrating setback. Yet many injuries are avoidable. Here are some tips from the performance experts at Endurance Rehab to help you.

Always Warm Up

Before running, do a warm-up routine that includes basic movement and stretching. This habit will improve your range of motion and add lubrication to your joints. If you are taking a longer run, keep the first couple of miles at a slower pace to help your body warm up completely.

Build Slowly

If you want to increase the length of your runs, start slow and work your way up. Gradually increase the speed, which is the intensity of your run, as well. Giving your body time to adjust to what you’re asking it to do will mean better results and less risk of injury.

Use Good Form

The form you use when running will impact how much injury risk you face. Some tips for form include standing tall, using good posture, and placing your feet under the center of your body when you land. Our running gait analysis service can help you fine-tune your form.

Give Your Workout Variety

Several types of running injuries are repetitive use injuries. When you perform the same exercise, on the same route, with the same shoes every day, you increase your risk of this type of injury. Vary your distance, speed, terrain, and even the shoes you use, and consider adding other workout types to the mix to reduce this risk.

Get Enough Rest and Fuel

Both the food you eat and the sleep you get at night impact your injury risk. Sleep is when the body restores and recovers, and that includes the restoration and recovery of muscles. Food helps keep both muscles and bones strong, and under-fueling increases the risk of injury.

Are you looking for more injury prevention tips? Endurance Rehabilitation can help. Schedule an appointment today.

What Can Run Gait Analysis Show You?

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As an athlete, your form when you run can determine a great deal about your performance. Run gait analysis in Phoenix, AZ is specifically designed to analyze your form as a runner to give you greater insight. Take a look below at a few things you will learn during a run gait analysis at Endurance Rehab.

Get insight into your individual running style

Each runner can have their own unique running style. The run gait analysis will be conducted by a professional, but your movements will also be tracked by video. This video analysis allows us to get an in-depth look at your form when you run. For example, we will get a look at your overall posture, the form of your legs with each step, and which muscles are working hardest as you run.

Identify which muscles are being over or underused while running

During the evaluation, the run gait analysis will offer a comprehensive look at which muscle groups you rely on when you run at different stages of the workout. This can be important because which muscle groups you use can have a bearing on which areas of your body may need further strength training. For example, if you are relying on muscles in your quadriceps and hips, this could be a sign of lacking core strength.

Find out if your running style could cause physical problems

One of the most important things you can learn during a run gait analysis is if you can face the risk of certain injuries as a runner. For instance, if you have poor posture when you run, you may face higher risks of a knee or hip injury.

Work with an Exercise Specialist in Phoenix for Run Gait Analysis

At Endurance Rehab, our run gait analysis is conducted by an expert exercise specialist with a background in physical therapy in Phoenix, AZ. If you would like to schedule an analysis or have questions, feel free to reach out for more information.