Facts & Tips for Safe Running

BMI Healthcare Do your best to avoid running injuries Whether you're a marathon runner or a park jogger, check out these running facts and figures and keep yourself injury free. Invest time in stretching. Targeted physiotherapy can help condition joints and bones to repetitive stress.** 65% of all runners will be injured in any year.* Technique is important, join a running club and listen to your coach*** Novice Use a foam roller which runners are can help reduce your chances of injury*** significantly MORE likely to be injured than individuals who have been running for many years* Understanding your running style is key. Your style determines the likely injuries that can occur.** SOURCE FArchives of Internal Medicine, vol. 149(11). Pp. 2561-8, 1989; Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, vol 25(5). p. 581, 1993; American Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 16(3), pp. 285-294, 1988. **Mr H Zaw Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon, BM Healthcare*Robert Waite, physiotherapist, BMI Healthcare. Serious about health. Passionate about care. To find out more about running and sports injuries and how our physiotherapists and orthopaedic consultants can help, please call 0800 096 2325