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Running Can Provide Kids with a Way to Stay in Shape

running injuriesRunning is a popular form of exercise for adults who want to lose weight and improve their overall health. This type of exercise can also be beneficial to kids, especially those that aren’t in good shape or aren’t interested in playing other sports.

As long as they are well-supervised and understand proper technique, it should be perfectly safe for kids to take up running as a way of staying physically fit. If they have parents or friends to go running with, it can turn into a great bonding experience. Plus, unlike other sports, it doesn’t require much equipment to get started. All they’ll need is a good pair of shoes.

When running, it’s important to make sure that all necessary precautions have been taken to prevent injuries from occurring. For advice about avoiding running injuries, visit podiatrist Dr. Sorelis Jiménez, DPM of Foot Health Podiatry. Dr. Jimenez can examine your feet and provide advice for proper shoe fitting while diagnosing and treating any conditions you may have.

How to Prevent Running Injuries

Many common running injuries are caused by overuse and overtraining. When the back of the kneecap starts wearing out and starts causing pain in your knee, this is commonly referred to as runner’s knee. Runner’s knee is a decrease in strength in your quadriceps and can occur if you’re not wearing properly fitted or supporting shoes. Runner’s knee usually is treated with strengthening exercises focusing on the quad muscles and sports orthotic. To prevent runner’s knee, focusing on hip strengthening is a good idea, as well as strengthening your quads to keep the kneecaps aligned. Physical therapy can help you learn the best exercises to heal runner’s knee.

What Are Some Causes of Running Injuries?

- One cause of a common running injury is called iliotibial band syndrome.
- Plantar fasciitis is also another common injury.
- Stress fractures can occur from overtraining, lack of calcium, or even your running style.

Best Ways to Prevent Running Injuries

- Wear footwear that fits properly and suits your running needs.
- Running shoes are the only protective gear that runners have to safeguard them from injury.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office which is located in New York, NY. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle injuries.

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