Recreational running is by far the most popular form of physical activity. The statistics are evident, over 3 million Australians participate in some form of running, making it the most popular sport in our country. The population of runners ranges from people just trying to stay fit, recreational runners seeking a personal best at a community event and our Olympic and professional athletes.
But exactly why are more people taking up running than ever before?
Improvements in physical fitness
Improvements in body mass index
Improvements in mood
Improvements in social and personal well-being
It is a cost-effective form of physical activity
No matter where you are on the spectrum of runners, the common denominator is that at some point in our running careers, we are all likely to have succumbed to some sort of running related injury. A running related injury refers to an injury that affects the lower extremity or back that lasts for at least seven days or three consecutive running sessions. Unfortunately, not enough runners seek help when trying to recover from a running-related injury. The statistics show that for 79% of runners who experience these injuries, this will induce a 6 month stint on the sidelines before getting back to running. Furthermore, many runners who suffer from running-related injuries never actually return to the sport that they dearly love.
The negative effects of running related injuries can include:
Negative effects in physical fitness
Negative effects on mental health
Direct and indirect financial expenses
On the contrary, 53% of individuals that do seek to rehabilitate their injuries tend not to seek professional help. Further to this, most individuals seek the assistance of their GP rather than a podiatrist Black Rock.
At Seaview Health Group our podiatrist Cheltenham is well equipped to prevent and rehabilitate running injuries using their in depth understanding and knowledge of biomechanics & anatomy.
During your consult our podiatrist Mentone will:
Undertake an in depth history in order to understand the circumstances under which the running-related injury arose
Undertake a full biomechanical assessment including gait analysis, range of motion testing, functional assessments and muscle testing
Look to offload structures in the form of padding, taping or inserts to treat acute symptoms
Look at long term rehabilitation including prescribing exercises and creating a schedule to get you back to your running activities
Integrate long term prevention methods including custom-made orthotics
Running on Empty?
Come in and book an appointment to see a podiatrist at Seaview Health Group in order to get you back up and running!