One of the most recognized running injuries is runner’s knee. However, runner’s knee is not an injury but a result of different injuries. Running can hurt when improper mechanics, inadequate shoes, and cheap over the counter insoles are being used. It can lead to:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendonitis
- Medial tibial stress syndrome
- Metatarsalgia
- Runner’s knee
Runner’s knee is not an actual injury in of itself
It’s a broad description of knee pain caused by other knee injuries, which include:- Iliotibial band syndrome
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)
- Chondromalacia patella
Runner’s knee is caused by usually one of two things: poor biomechanics and overuse.
Feet are the foundation of the body and if not taken care of, pain
Feet are 99% normal at birth.Then life takes over and issues begin to arise.
8% develop foot conditions, then by age 5, that number jumps to 41% and 80% at twenty.
By forty pretty much everyone has a foot condition or some type of foot pain from work and activity.
These foot issues then begin to set up problems for the rest of the body, especially the generalized condition of back pain or leg/knee/hip problems.
Being able to foresee and realize a potential problem with the feet can PREVENT other injuries from beginning to present themselves and dodge any issues that can affect health and lifestyle.
Runners who are able to avoid injury are those that land the lightest, much like a cat and sustain the lowest level of impact.
Runners think about landing softly and adjust their stride so they land closer to the midfoot.
However, it's easier said than done.
Most runners tend to be heel-strikers
- Runners with excessive pronation that try to change to a forefoot strike pattern are more prone to inner foot and ankle injuries,
- And runners with high arches that try to change to a forefoot strike pattern end up with sprained ankles and metatarsal fractures.
- Runners try to treat the pain with stretches or exercises that target the area, but the source of the pain is actually elsewhere and they don't realize it and are treating the wrong area.
- A lot of the time the source of the imbalance comes from the feet.
- An overlooked option for reducing knee injury and pain is the use of custom orthotics.
What they do is:
- Make a symmetrical foundation that blocks pronation and supports supination
- Give the heels shock absorption
- Stops serial stress throughout the body
- Enhances re-educating muscle-memory
Shock absorption is a must when there is
- Instability
- Chronic degeneration
- Inflammatory arthritis
Avoiding knee injuries
When orthotic care is indicated, custom-made functional orthotics can help reduce pain.Look for orthotics that support the running gait and
- Absorb shock at heel-strike
- Support mid-stance
- Provide propulsion at toe-off
Reduce Excessive *FOOT PRONATION & POSTURE* with Custom Foot Orthotics | El Paso, TX (2019)
The following video discusses how excessive foot pronation can ultimately affect foot posture and mobility. Several factors can affect foot posture and mobility, such as excessive foot pronation. Excessive foot pronation is most prevalent among the general population, therefore, it is considered to be one of the most common factors for abnormal foot posture and mobility, which can lead to a variety of health issues like overuse injuries. Excessive foot pronation and even supination can ultimately affect overall health and wellness.
