Physiotherapy For Running Injuries

What are running Injuries?

Running injuries are injuries that occur to muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones or joints as a direct result of the repetitive motion of running. They are generally known as overuse or overload injuries and can occur for a variety of reasons.

Did you know that 42% of all running injuries are to the knee, followed by 17% to the foot/ankle, 13% to the lower leg and 11% to the hip/pelvis. There is also a high number of 'Overuse Injuries' which can be down to a result of training errors, these are more acute injuries such as ligament and muscle sprains and strains.

Treatment For Running Injuries

We use the latest equipment from around the world and offer innovative and up-to-date methods for the treatment of running related injures. Atlas Physio’s main focus is to provide high-quality rehabilitation, development and support for patients presenting varying degrees of mobility, function, posture and balance challenges. We have helped runners overcome some of the following injuries;

Shin Splints
Patellae Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
Achilles Tendinitis
Runner’s Knee
Pulled Hamstrings / Quadriceps
Plantar Fasciitis

If you suffer from any of the above, we can help you!