Biomechanical Considerations for Physical Therapy and Treatment of Common Running Injuries
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Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Presentation Goals
Running Participation
Incidence of Running injuries
Where Do Injuries Occur?
What are the injury Risk Factors?
What is proper technique? Opposing Views
Gravity is The Accelerator When Running
The Role of Gravity
Body Position
Gravity is The Accelerator, a Steeper Fall Angle Results in Greater Acceleration
Foot Strike/Initial Contact
Heel Strike vs. Fore Foot Strike
Initial contact ahead of the center of mass results in a heel strike initial contact under the center of mass results in a forefoot strike
Mid Stance
Recovery/Heel Pull
Cadence
Putting It All Together
How Does the body absorb shock
Most Common Causes of Injury: Over striding and Heel Striking
Concepts of Running Injuries
Shin Pain
Achilles Tendonopathy
ITB Pain Syndrome
How Do We Modify Running Technique?
Gait Training is Effective and Lasting
Summary
Taught by
Mary Greeley Medical Center