05/30/2023
Attention runners! 🏃🏻♂️Struggling with knee pain? Modifying your gait may help. A recent study found forefoot striking & increasing step rate by 10% to be most effective in reducing knee joint forces & pain. Here are some other tips to prevent pain while running:
✔️ Gradually increase mileage & intensity
✔️ Incorporate cross-training & strength exercises
✔️ Wear proper footwear
✔️ Listen to your body
Take care of your knees, and keep running pain-free! Check out this infographic for more info! https://bit.ly/3yWMFO4
Source: Esculier JF et al. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 2022.