Number 4 | September 2010 | Version française

Action Sport Physio, the Montreal Marathon's sports clinic for the past 10 years

On September 5th, we will be near the finish line at the Olympic Stadium to greet the runners.

Montreal Expo-Marathon

Action Sport Physio will be at the Expo-Marathon. Come visit us at kiosk #25 at Place Bonaventure on September 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Runners interested in receiving a free running gait analysis must bring their running shoes and wear appropriate clothes. Please allow 10 to 15 minutes.

Profile of a physiotherapist

Head Physiotherapist and owner - Action Sport Physio Vaudreuil-Dorion and Valleyfield

Éric Boucher graduated in 2002 with a B.Sc. in physiotherapy from the Université de Montréal and is a member of the Ordre des Professionnels de la Physiothérapie du Québec. He started with Action Sport Physio in January 2003. He co-owns the Vaudreuil-Dorion clinic since 2005 and the Valleyfield clinic since 2007. He also acts as president and public relations director for both clinics since January 2009. Éric has notably covered various sports events and treats local athletes, from junior AAA hockey to bantam and midget AAA football.

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RUNNING EDITION

10 Golden Rules to Avoid Running Injuries

1. Keep it simple
Be careful not to over treat and complexity of an injury. Avoid repetitive treatments that offer no progress. Avoid surgery. Orthotics should not be your primary option. Be sure to use simple, flat running shoes.

2. The body adapts!

The body adapts as long as the given stress is no greater that its capacity to adapt. The majority of overuse injuries come from a surcharge on the anatomical structures (bones, cartilage, tendon, muscle...). Therefore, every new stimulus must be integrated progressively (volume, intensity, difference in height, surface, new shoes).

3. Efficiency is in the rhythm!

It is preferable to increase the number of steps to over 170 steps/min in order to minimize impact, loss of energy and the risk of injury while maximizing stride efficiency. Quality training (intervals, threshold, etc...) should be located anywhere between 180 and 185 steps/min.

Top 6 Running Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Walking, jogging and running are excellent activities to promote health and wellness. Are you an avid jogger or runner? If so, could the way you run be hurting you?

When you run, jog or walk, each step sends shock waves up the feet, knees, hips and lower back. Overuse injuries are common, especially with running. The good news is, we can help avoid overuse injuries. Some causes of running induced injuries include:

- Training errors
- Improper running shoes
- Poor weight-bearing or running dynamics