10/03/2026
Athletes often think injuries happen suddenly.
But in many cases they develop gradually when training stress exceeds what the body can tolerate.
Three common mistakes I see in clinic:
1️⃣ Increasing training load too quickly
2️⃣ Ignoring early warning signs
3️⃣ Only treating the pain rather than the cause
Understanding these factors can help reduce injury risk and improve recovery.
Save this if you train regularly.
📚References
Gabbett TJ. The training–injury prevention paradox: should athletes be training smarter and harder? Br J Sports Med. 2016.
Hreljac A. Impact and overuse injuries in runners. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2004.
Bertelsen ML et al. A framework for the etiology of running-related injuries. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2017.
