Clinical Care of the Runner

Rehabilitation Principles of the Injured Runner

Increasing running load is the foundation of every progressive training plan. Through this process of stressing the body, and then resting to allow the tissues to remodel and adapt, higher levels of fitness are achieved. At the same time, this…

Considerations in the Selection of a Running Shoe

Introduction The rapid growth in the participation of running for health and competition has contributed to the exponential demand for running shoe production and development. Over the past 50 years, running shoes have evolved from a minimal design to highly…

Influence of Step Rate on Running Mechanics

Introduction The number of runners in the United States has grown exponentially over the last several decades, now with over 35 million people running for exercise or sport. With the rise in the number of individuals running both recreationally and…

Running Gait Assessment

Introduction Musculoskeletal running-related injuries occur when there is an imbalance between tissue tolerance and applied loads experienced by the body. Reasons and risk factors for this imbalance are complex and multifaceted. However, a runner's mechanics significantly influence the extent of…

Mass Participation Endurance Event Coverage

Introduction The mission of event medical coverage is to ensure a safe event for participants and event staff and to provide medical care when needed during the event. Secondarily, this coverage protects the community where the event is staged from…