RUNNING INJURY PREVENTION & RECOVERY



Injury, Prevention & Recovery

Preventing lower back pain when running
Preventing lower back pain when running
Preventing lower back pain when running

Matt Lakin-Hall, physiotherapist at MLH Physio, explains why lower back pain can occur when running, how to treat it and prevent it from happening again. 

How to Use Kinesiology Tape
How to Use Kinesiology Tape
How to Use Kinesiology Tape

RockTape UK Medical Director Paul Coker teaches you how to tape like a pro.

Simple Tips to Prevent Running Injuries
Simple Tips to Prevent Running Injuries
Simple Tips to Prevent Running Injuries

Running gives you the freedom to take part anywhere, anytime, at your own pace. Neverthless injuries are bound to arise so it's vital to be aware, train proficiently and stay ahead. 

 

We caught up with Andy Hobdell, an ON Coach, who shared his tips to prevent even the simplest of running injuries 

Injury Prevention at Home with Rocktape
Injury Prevention at Home with Rocktape
Injury Prevention at Home with Rocktape

Daniel Lawrence, Chartered Physiotherapist, demonstrates how to prevent injuries at home with Rocktape.

What Is Kinesiology Taping
What Is Kinesiology Taping
What Is Kinesiology Taping

Kinesiology taping exploded onto the international sports scene during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, but how exactly can runners benefit? Tim Galliver, Clinic Director at Six Physio Kensington, breaks down how kinesiology taping works and how it can help you alleviate pains and injuries in training and competition:

Yoga for Runners
Yoga for Runners
Yoga for Runners

Yogarise instructor Chloe Faulkner demonstrates yoga exercises for runners of all abilities, bringing our store series online.

8 Tips to Staying Injury-Free During Marathon Training
8 Tips to Staying Injury-Free During Marathon Training
8 Tips to Staying Injury-Free During Marathon Training

Marathon training is tough, especially as your long runs get longer, so the last thing you want is a running injury slowing you down. Women's Running Editor-at-Large, Christina Macdonald, shares her top tips for how to keep running injury free. 

The Ultimate Guide To Running Recovery
The Ultimate Guide To Running Recovery
The Ultimate Guide To Running Recovery

Running recovery isn't just about putting your feet up (unfortunately). Instead your recovery should be aimed at keeping you performing at your best and running injury free. 

We asked running guru Jon Grayson at Six Physio Moorgate how to make the most of your running recovery time to reduce your risk of injury and keep you pounding the pavements. 

Returning to Running After Injury
Returning to Running After Injury
Returning to Running After Injury

Getting back into running after some time off always comes with its stresses. Whether you are returning from injury or just coming back after a spell of time off, it’s important to keep up motivation and train sensibly to prevent further injury. We follow Runners Needs buying director Francisco Baratta on his journey of recovery to his former fitness post injury - this week he shares with us his top 6 tips for getting back into running. 

Kinesiology Taping: What's It All About?
Kinesiology Taping: What's It All About?
Kinesiology Taping: What's It All About?

RockTape UK Medical Director Paul Coker gives us the lowdown on the injury prevention and rehabilitation technique taking the world of professional sport by storm.

The Best Way to Avoid Injury When Training for a Marathon
The Best Way to Avoid Injury When Training for a Marathon
The Best Way to Avoid Injury When Training for a Marathon

We asked Pure Sports Strength and Conditioning Coach James Phillips how to reduce our risk of running injuries without compromising on running performance.

Half Marathon Training Staying Injury Free
Half Marathon Training Staying Injury Free
Half Marathon Training Staying Injury Free

A half marathon is a big feat, so make sure you keep on the right track with our tips for staying injury-free.

How to Maintain a Healthy Immune System
How to Maintain a Healthy Immune System
How to Maintain a Healthy Immune System

Asics Frontrunner Renee McGregor discusses how to maintain a healthy immunse system during the lockdown.

The Most Common Running Injuries and How to Avoid Them
The Most Common Running Injuries and How to Avoid Them
The Most Common Running Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Even the most experienced runners can be halted by a running injury. If you find yourself in pain, check out the tips below to prevent, treat, and recover from the most common running injuries. We teamed up with Pure Sports strength and conditioning coach James Phillips to explain how you canreduce your risk of injury and optimise your performance, whether you’re training for a 5k or a marathon.

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