- Ankle sprain occurs when the foot rolls inwards, leading to a tear of the ligament(s). Treatment depends on the extent of injury and also on the stage of the injury.
- Shin splint is a lay term that refers to pain on the inner side of the shin which occurs from excessive running and jumping. The pain results from inflammation of the point of attachment of the deep calf muscles to the shinbone. It accounts for 16-20 per cent of running injuries. A brief period of rest from running may be necessary to allow the pain to subside. Treatment then focuses on correcting the factors contributing to the condition. Stretching and strengthening exercise for the calf muscles as well as gait retraining, selection of footwear and corrective insoles will help recovery.
- Achilles tendinopathy, occurs from excessive use of the Achilles tendon, for instance in long-distance running. It can also occurs as a result of excessive strength training of the calf muscles. Left untreated, the condition can lead to degeneration of the tendon. treatment varies from making changes to your running or training programme, to using orthotics to raise the heels, to stretches. Surgery may be required in extreme cases.
Keep these in your medicine chest
- Anti -inflammatories to control swelling
- Acetaminophen to control pain
- Topical analgesia for muscle soreness
- An assortment of plasters for minor cuts and abrasions
- Cold packs for icing injured areas
- Vaseline for those that find chaffing a problem, as seen in long runs.
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