Running Injuries Prevention: Latest Scientific Data and Recommendations From Vincent et Al in 2022

Frustrated by chronic running injuries or want to do all that you can to prevent a running injury as you bump up your mileage? Give this episode a listen!

We review an article entitled, Injury Prevention, Safe Training Techniques, Rehabilitation, and Return to Sport in Trail Runners. The advice does not pertain only to trail runners, it is perfect for runners over age 40 looking to stay healthy on the roads.

Specific topics discussed:

• 4 Key rules to handle injuries; when to stop and when to keep running
• Foot strength for runners (do the exercises barefoot!
• Overall findings related to injuries in runners, including most common areas and reasons
• Muscle stiffness for runners and why it's important to prevent with a dynamic warmup
• How pylometrics can reduce grown reaction forces

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