Orthotics For Runners
Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise and an important part of a healthy lifestyle.
Although the activity has many benefits, podiatrists often see a magnitude of runners in clinics due to overuse injury or discomfort.
Running is a sport and an activity that can be done anywhere and at any time, meaning the terrain may sometimes put your lower limb under a lot more pressure to stabilise your body.
The constant pounding and friction on your feet and knees can cause injuries and pain.
The most common running injury is Runner’s Knee.
However, there are many other injuries that can occur while running, including lower back pain, hip pain, knee pain and other injuries.
The main cause of these injuries is the motion of running with poor biomechanics.
The motion of running increases the impact on your joints by 2.5 times your body weight. This impact can cause injury if your body isn’t aligned and your muscles, joints, and bones aren’t strong enough to handle the impact.
The first step in preventing running injuries is to improve your biomechanics. The most common way to improve your biomechanics is with orthotics. Orthotics are custom-made footwear that helps regulate the motion of your feet while you run.
Common Running Injuries
Plantar Fasciitis
The biggest causes of plantar fasciitis are improper footwear choices and poor form while running. Plantar fasciitis is a condition that results from inflammation of the soft tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes. It’s most often caused by a combination of factors: a hard heel striking the ground, poor form while running, and a poorly-cushioned shoe.
Shin Splints
Shin splints are caused by overuse and inflammation of the connective tissue that runs along the side of your shin. The most common causes of shin splints are running on hard surfaces, running shoes that don’t provide enough support, and running on the same routes too frequently. Shin splints are often mistaken for a muscle strain or pulled muscle. The best way to prevent shin splints is to gradually increase your running mileage, run on softer surfaces, and run in a shoe that provides proper support.
Achilles Tendonitis
The Achilles tendon, located in the lower calf, connects the calf muscles to the back of the heel. It’s the tendon that connects to your heel when you plant your foot and pull your heel back. It’s also the tendon that’s responsible for pow Achilleser, jumping, and speed. Achilles tendonitis is a condition that results from overuse and inflammation of the tendon. The most common causes of Achilles tendonitis are running on hard surfaces and an injury that prevented you from stretching your calf muscles adequately.
Patellar Tendonitis
The patellar tendon, located at the front of your knee, connects your thigh bone to your kneecap. It’s the most common cause of knee pain in runners, but also the easiest to avoid. The most common causes of patellar tendonitis are running on hard surfaces, running on the same routes too frequently, and running with improper form. The best way to prevent patellar tendonitis is to gradually increase your running mileage, run on softer surfaces, and run in a shoe that provides proper support.
Stress Fractures
Stress fractures are also called stress waves, or fatigue fractures. They appear as a hairline fracture weeks after the injury and are most often caused by overuse. Stress fractures commonly appear in the foot, shin, and heel. The first step in preventing stress fractures is to limit the amount of running. The second step is to gradually increase your mileage, run on soft surfaces, and use proper form while running.
Custom Orthotics for Runners
Orthotics are custom-made insoles that help regulate the motion of your feet while you run. The most common use of orthotics is to improve the running experience.
By correcting the biomechanics of your feet so they better support your running gait.
This improves the biomechanics of your stride,
which reduces the impact on your joints,
improves your running economy,
and makes you feel like you’re running on a cloud.
The best orthotics will also help your body regulate your stride,
which allows you to run for longer periods of time without fatigue.
Unisoles Pro Carbon Fibre orthotics are the best orthotics for runners. They are designed to improve your running economy by increasing your stride length and perfecting your form. Lightweight and allow for minimal spring without feeling hard. Aligning your foot into a neutral position is important to prevent injury.
A well-fitted custom orthotic can also improve the movement of your foot by absorbing shock,
which reduces the risk of injury from overuse.
They are made to fit your feet like a glove, giving you more stability for your foot strike and protecting your foot from repetitive stresses.
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