Sports practice, especially running, is a repetitive activity, in which a considerable amount of impact is produced.
In each stride, it is estimated that the body has to absorb a force of 2.5-3 times one’s own body weight. In other words, depending on the runner’s wingspan, the body could have to support more than 10 tons in less than 2 km.
On the other hand, several studies show that 50-70% of runners suffer an annual injury. Moreover, in people who are preparing for a marathon this figure can even go up to 90%.
Therefore, this means that if you like running, you will most likely suffer an injury at some point and be forced to stop.
Steps to follow in the biomechanical study of the gait or footprint
- Examination on the stretcher
- Clinical and articular mobility tests.
- Study of the footprint and pressure zones in the foot.
- Analysis of running using a state-of-the-art 3D system.
Most frequent injuries of biomechanical origin in runners
Plantar fasciitis
It is an injury in which small micro-tears are caused by overuse or overstretching, causing pain in the sole of the foot or heel of the patient. Generally, it usually occurs with the first steps taken in the morning or after sitting for a long time.
Achilles tendinopathy
Achilles tendinopathy is one of the most common injuries in runners. It is characterized by pain and inflammation in the Achilles tendon, often resulting in a limp.
Knee pain
Known as patellofemoral syndrome, chondromalacia patella or iliotibial band, depending on the affected part. They are usually very painful and uncomfortable, forcing the runner to stop training.
Muscle overloads
The treatment of these injuries varies depending on the injury and the conditions of each patient. For this reason, the realization of these studies allows us to individualize these treatments, thus increasing the guarantees of success. In addition to the re-education of the running style that we perform, another common treatment is usually the prescription of custom-made insoles.