1. Runner’s Knee What is it? Runner’s knee is also known as Patellofemoral syndrome. It’s when the cartilage underneath the knee cap becomes irritated and painful due to friction from irregular tracking of the patella. 2.IT Band Syndrome What is it? Iliotibial band syndrome is when the iliotibial band (aka IT band) becomes inflamed. This is a band of fascia that runs down the outside of your thigh. It connects the side of your hip to the side of your knee. 3. Plantar Fasciitis What is it? Plantar Fasciitis is pain and inflammation of the plantar fascia, the tissue at the bottom of your foot that connects the heel bone to the toes. The plantar fascia also supports the arch. 4. Strain What is it? A strain happens when you overstretch, or pull, the muscle. This is most commonly seen in the quadriceps, hamstrings, or hip flexors, but really it can happen to any muscle. The quadriceps (quads) are the big muscle runs down the front of your thigh. The hamstring is the muscle group behind the thigh and the hip flexors are the groin muscles. 5. Achilles Tendonitis/Rupture What is it? Achilles tendonitis is when the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed and irritated. An Achilles rupture is when the Achilles tendon tears completely. If this happens, you will need surgery and should see your doctor immediately. The Achilles is the tendon from the calf that attaches your calf muscle to your heel. You can also irritate the bursa underneath the Achilles tendon. 6.Shin Splints What is it? Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, commonly known as Shin Splints, refers to pain along the shin bone or the Tibia bone in the lower leg. 7.Sciatica/Piriformis Syndrome What is it? The Piriformis muscle is a deep buttock muscle. One end of the muscle connects deep inside the pelvic area, and the other end attaches to the top of the thighbone. This muscle can press on the sciatic nerve that runs from your spine down your leg, when it gets irritated or swollen. When this happens, you may have pain, numbness, and tingling in the buttock and down the back of your leg. This is called piriformis syndrome. The pain may get worse when you sit for a long time or climb stairs. #Marathon runners #running injuries #be fit #physiotherapy #post run physiotherapy #Physiowellness Physiotherapy and Fitness clinic #andheri east #physiotherapist #pain relief #healing #physiotherapy treatment.