The popularity of running has boomed over the past couple of years with many people entering their running eras and joining up at the local run club or signing up for their first race. If you’re someone who is curious about starting but don’t know where to start or are worried about the potential for injury, here’s how we can help.
A recent study of 325 novice runners found that dedicating 20-35 minutes, twice a week, focusing on the strength and control of both your hip and core muscles significantly reduced the incidence of running related lower limb injuries compared to static stretching over a 24 week period. There are many factors involved in injuries, however a structured lower limb strength and core program it did help this group avoid overuse injuries on a week to week basis and kept them available to train across the 24 weeks. This meant that these individuals spent less time away from running due to injury and more time achieving their goals.
In summary, the incorporation of specific hip and core exercises are keys for success for runners and here at The Physio Crew we can help tailor a specific exercise program to suit your needs and goals so that you can smash that next 5km, 10km or even half marathon!
Book in a time with our physiotherapists on 9116 8691 to create your strength and running program, just in time for spring and summer.
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