Plantar fasciitis is a common injury among runners, and we have our fair share of complaints in my training group. Sometimes, the cause can be traced back to the shoes. However, it can also be traced back to the runner's biomechanics.
If at all possible, and available, you should always be professionally fitted by your local running store, wear any orthotics you would with your running shoes, and inform the person fitting you about your plantar fasciitis.
You can use a Pilates resistance band by flexing your foot against it to help strengthen the muscle and build better flexibility. Also use the band to stretch your calf muscles. Amazing how all the muscles are connected and work together!
Ease back on running, especially long distances and hills. Shortening your stride can also help, as you would be putting less tension on the underside of your foot. In fact, walk, don't run, until your foot has healed. Ease back into running slowly, in properly fitted shoes. You might even need to change up your foot strike.
I've managed to avoid this type of injury by listening to my feet early on and adjusting my stride and foot strike. Hope these running-specific links help:
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Plantar fasciitis is a common injury among runners, and we have our fair share of complaints in my training group. Sometimes, the cause can be traced back to the shoes. However, it can also be traced back to the runner's biomechanics.
If at all possible, and available, you should always be professionally fitted by your local running store, wear any orthotics you would with your running shoes, and inform the person fitting you about your plantar fasciitis.
You can use a Pilates resistance band by flexing your foot against it to help strengthen the muscle and build better flexibility. Also use the band to stretch your calf muscles. Amazing how all the muscles are connected and work together!
Ease back on running, especially long distances and hills. Shortening your stride can also help, as you would be putting less tension on the underside of your foot. In fact, walk, don't run, until your foot has healed. Ease back into running slowly, in properly fitted shoes. You might even need to change up your foot strike.
I've managed to avoid this type of injury by listening to my feet early on and adjusting my stride and foot strike. Hope these running-specific links help:
Running Injury Free: Plantar Fasciitis
Dr. Pribut's Sports Pages on Plantar Fasciitis
Cool Running: Plantar Fascitis
January 20, 2009 - 5:33pmThis Comment
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