Running injuries
Injuries happen, even to the best runners. Find out about common running injuries, treatment options and how to reduce your risk.
Common running injuries
Achilles tendinopathy
Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
Shin splints
Ilio-tibial band (ITB) syndrome
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Sprained ankle
Common running injuries
Declan Leonard, Physiotherapist at Bupa UK, looks at some common running injuries and ways you can prevent them happening in the first place.
Runner’s pains and strains
John Fairhurst, Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at Bupa UK, highlights some common pains and strains caused by running including knee pain, ankle pain and hamstring strains.

Bupa's Knee Clinic
Have you injured your knee running?
Bupa’s Knee Clinic is a hub of information dedicated to knee health. Explore the location of your knee pain, different conditions of the knee and types of treatment.
Joint Approach podcasts
Calf injuries and running
Heel pain and running
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