Why do my hips/knees/feet hurt when I run?
Running is a highly repetitive sport. Athletes and recreational enthusiasts typically expend hundreds of steps during a single session. Any errors in technique are compounded by the sheer volume of steps and these errors can leave an athlete parked on ice packs for days. But running doesn't have to hurt!
Your hip and core strength, stride length, stride frequency, and footwear all influence your running efficiency and injury risk. Typically, shorter strides, more frequent steps and minimalist shoes help reduce injury. MOMENTUM Physical Therapy offers recommendations and individualized programming to help you maximize your running potential.
Talk to one of our physiotherapists. We use specialized training from "The Running Clinic" to analyze your current running technique and also help runners to get started on a safe, effective running program. If you are interested in starting to run or learning about your current running technique and ways to improve it, call MOMENTUM today! We would love to book you in for a personalized running assessment session. 403-982-5600.
Stephen Uhrbach is the clinic owner and lead physiotherapist at MOMENTUM Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab Ltd. located in Okotoks, AB.