It's a regrettabe fact that injuries affect most runners at some point in time, often at the most inconvenient time in the build-up to a big race.

Perhaps the most important factor in prevention of injury is adequate stretching.  Read more about stretching in Stretching for Runners & Joggers.

Common Running Injuries

Due to the extremely repetitive nature of the sport, running injuries are very specific.  The following are the most common running & jogging injuries that you will do well to avoid:

Shin Splits

Achilles Tendonitis

Runners Knee (Iliotibial Band Syndrome)

Plantar Fasciitis

Treatment & Rehabilitation

There are plenty of things that you can do at home to treat running injuries, however it is always wise to consult a doctor and/or physiotherapist for expert opinion.

Recommended Physiotherapists

The following local Physiotherapists have all been recommended by Ealing Eagles or their friends & family:

Wes Duncan - 0208 997 6522 / 0796 226 2739