He has seen firsthand the importance of injury prevention and management for his patients. He shares with us his top tips for injury prevention, especially for runners and athletes.
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If you’re an active person who has been frustrated by injuries in the past, you’re not alone. One study of national level athletes found 61% had experienced an injury in the previous 12 months. Another study found 76% of athletes suffered an injury in the previous year. Suffice to say, injuries are common.
The main injuries that were reported were stress fractures (20.5%), hamstring muscle injuries (14.2%), and knee overuse injuries (12.6%).
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