Foot and Ankle Injuries in Runners

Adam S Tenforde; Amy Yin; Kenneth J Hunt

doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2015.08.007

Foot and Ankle Injuries in Runners

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2016 Feb;27(1):121-37. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2015.08.007.

Authors

Adam S Tenforde¹, Amy Yin², Kenneth J Hunt³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard University, 1575 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.
² Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, 450 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA.
³ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94063, USA. Electronic address: kj.hunt@ucdenver.edu.

PMID: 26616180
DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2015.08.007

Abstract

Foot and ankle injuries account for nearly one-third of running injuries. Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciopathy, and ankle sprains are 3 of the most common types of injuries sustained during training. Other common injuries include other tendinopathies of the foot and ankle, bone stress injuries, nerve conditions including neuromas, and joint disease including osteoarthritis. This review provides an evidence-based framework for the evaluation and optimal management of these conditions to ensure safe return to running participation and reduce risk for future injury.

Keywords: Achilles tendinopathy; Ankle sprain; Injury prevention; Plantar fasciitis; Posterior tibial tendinitis; Running athlete; Stress fracture.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Ankle Injuries / diagnosis*
Ankle Injuries / etiology
Ankle Injuries / therapy*
Foot Injuries / diagnosis*
Foot Injuries / etiology
Foot Injuries / therapy*
Humans
Risk Factors
Running / injuries*