Medical Mondays: News Notes Monday, April 16, 2012 TOPIC: Common
Running Injuries: Prevention & Treatment Jim Johnson, MD: Sports
Medicine news notes via www.webmd.com Running is a great way to
stay in shape. But it can take a toll on your muscles and
joints. To avoid running injuries, it's important to take
precautions before you set out. WebMD takes a look at common
running injuries and gives you tips to prevent and treat them.
10 Common Running Injuries Most running injuries happen when you
push yourself too hard. Adding distance or speed to your running
routine, running up hills, and interval training are just some
of the reasons running injuries occur. Body mechanics -- the way
your body is designed -- also play a role. Many injuries occur
when you first start running or after recovering from an injury.
The hips, knees, legs, and feet are the most vulnerable to
injury. Here are 10 common running injuries. Runner's knee. This
is a common overuse injury. Runner's knee has several different
causes. But it's