Injuries in athletes and their attention

• May 6, 2024

Although run is perhaps the simplest way to exercise, is highly susceptible to injuries . These are not rare among novice runners or experienced . And if you have been running for a while, you most likely have some experience in the common injuries :

Runner's knee

Also, it is known as the iliotibial band syndrome (SCIT), the runner's knee is characterized by iliotibial band tear (BIT), connective tissue outside the thigh, and the cause of friction between the BIT and the thigh bone. Runner's knee is the result of pronation, overtraining, tight BIT either naturally or due to lack of stretch , inadequate footwear, weak muscles of the hip and running on too steep terrain.

People with runner's knee suffer pain and swelling outside of the knee. The pain is more pronounced when running downhill or on crowded surfaces, when the knees are stretched and even just walking. When the pain starts, the execution must stop immediately. Intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cold therapy and massage can relieve pain. In severe cases, especially when the injury does not respond to no treatment or rehabilitation , the injection of corticosteroids at the site of the injury.

Cramps in the leg

The Cramps in the leg is a term widely used to refer to pain in the front of the leg. The discomfort is commonly caused by pronation, intense running, inadequate footwear, running on hard surfaces and poor ankle flexibility.

Runners may suffer painful cramping in the shins in the middle part of the tibia when starting to run. extends to the knee. The pain gives way when running , but returns later with a sharpest intensity . There may also be redness and swelling in the calf.

Treatment focuses on reducing pain, especially during the initial stage when it is intolerable. Rest is recommended, massage and the therapy of cold. The consumption of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is also recommended.

Tendinitis

Because it is no longer considered a condition inflammatory , tendinitis is often called Achilles tendinitis. It is a condition in which the Achilles tendon, a band of tissue that connects the twin muscles to the heel bone, becomes inflamed and may eventually cause tissue degeneration . Achilles tendinitis is usually caused by overworking the tendon, either by subjecting it to excessive pressure or by forcing it to work in abnormal conditions. Factors include weak or tense calf muscles, running uphill, pronation, inadequate footwear, abrupt changes in distance and speed and weakness of the joints of the calf. ankle .

Achilles tendonitis is classified into two: acute Y chronicle . The pain associated with acute tendinitis lasts only at the beginning of the race and can be relieved during and after exercise. It does not last more than a week. The chronicle, on the other hand, can last for weeks or months. The pain is constant throughout the race and when going up or down stairs. Sensitivity and redness may be evident at the site of the injury. The tumors You can also develop it.

Like other running injuries, the Achilles tendonitis It can be treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The massage, heel pad, ultrasound treatment and rehabilitation are also effective in correcting this condition. In the case of serious injuries, surgery is recommended to remove scar tissue.