Statistics
- Runners suffer an average of 4 injuries for every 1,000 hours they spend running
- 50-90% of injuries are caused by overuse
- 70% of injuries are likely to reoccur
Body AreaPercentage of all injuries
Knee 25%
Feet 2 - 22%
Ankle 9 - 20%
Lower Leg 2 - 30%
Shin 6 - 31%
Upper Leg3 - 18%
Back 3 - 11%
Hip/Pelvis/Groin 2 - 11%
(Source: van Mechelen, 1992)
The structures of the knee and lower leg are most vulnerable to injury. Overall, 70 - 80% of running injuries occur at or below the knee.
The best ways to prevent running injuries in general are to wear proper shoes, warm up/ cool down correctly, and stay hydrated
- 50-90% of injuries are caused by overuse
- 70% of injuries are likely to reoccur
Body AreaPercentage of all injuries
Knee 25%
Feet 2 - 22%
Ankle 9 - 20%
Lower Leg 2 - 30%
Shin 6 - 31%
Upper Leg3 - 18%
Back 3 - 11%
Hip/Pelvis/Groin 2 - 11%
(Source: van Mechelen, 1992)
The structures of the knee and lower leg are most vulnerable to injury. Overall, 70 - 80% of running injuries occur at or below the knee.
The best ways to prevent running injuries in general are to wear proper shoes, warm up/ cool down correctly, and stay hydrated