Injury Prevention & Management

Lower leg problems are the number one irritant of runners. This section provides advice and links on prevention and treatment of the most common injuries occurring in the running population. If in any doubt at all about your symptoms please contact your doctor or chartered physiotherapist.

Jane Campbell - MISCP

Below are some links you may find helpful

Stretching

Warm-up stretching routine Provides a sequence of pre-run stretching exercises and stretching guidance.
When and whom to stretch? This article shows where and when pre-workout stretching can be useful.

Injury Management and Treatment

Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists Contains directory of physios and useful leaflet on injury management.