Running is becoming one of the most popular leisure sports. The growing popularity of running is due in part to its easy accessibility and health benefits. The incidence of running injuries ranges from 37% to 56%, which is still 2 to 6 times lower than in other sports. Most running injuries are musculoskeletal overuse syndrome of the lower extremities. The risk factors of running injuries include training errors, improper running surface, worn shoes, body flexibility, and prior injury. The knee is the most common site of injury and accounts for 25% to 33% of all, and patellofemoral stress syndrome is most commonly known as 'runner's knee'. Iliotibial band syndrome, medial tibial stress syndrome, plantar fascitis, Achilles tendinitis, and stress fracture are all common injuries among runners. The process of rehabilitation is to be divided into four stages according to the athlete's level of function; the initial stage, intermediate stage, advanced stage, and final stage.
Cumulative Trauma Disorders ; Fasciitis ; Foot ; Fractures, Stress ; Iliotibial Band Syndrome ; Incidence ; Insurance Benefits ; Knee ; Leisure Activities ; Lower Extremity ; Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome ; Pliability ; Rehabilitation* ; Risk Factors ; Running* ; Shoes ; Sports ; Tendinopathy

Running is becoming one of the most popular leisure sports. Part of the growing popularity of running is its easy accessibility and health benefits. The incidence of running injuries rates ranges from 37% to 56%, which incidence rate is still 2 to 6 times lower than in all other sports. Most running injuries are musculoskeletal overuse syndrome of the lower extremity. The risk factors of running injuries can be training errors, improper running surface, worn shoes, body flexibility, prior injury. The knee is the most common site of injury and accouts for 25% to 33% of all, and pa-tellofemoral stress syndrome is the most common known as runner's knee. Iliotibial band syndrome, medial tibial stress syndrome, plantar fascitis, Achilles tendinitis, stress fracture are common injuries in runners. The physical examination includes a biomechanical screening to identify related imbalances. Additionally, each runner is observed walking and running. This comprehensive, running specific approach to diagnosis can be helpful in developing optimum rehabilitation program.
Cumulative Trauma Disorders ; Diagnosis ; Fasciitis ; Foot ; Fractures, Stress ; Iliotibial Band Syndrome ; Incidence ; Insurance Benefits ; Knee ; Leisure Activities ; Lower Extremity ; Mass Screening ; Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome ; Physical Examination ; Pliability ; Rehabilitation ; Risk Factors ; Running* ; Shoes ; Sports ; Tendinopathy ; Walking

In this study, the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of common lower limb injuries during the sports activities were presented. Sports injuries of the lower limbs are the most common injuries in the sports medicine field due to the high level of use of the lower limbs during sports activities. The common causes of leg injuries in athletes are traumatic force over the critical limit of normal tissue, repetitive microtrauma, and overuse. Common hip and pelvis problems encountered by the authors include trochanteric bursitis, snapping hip syndrome, and labral tears. The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, medial and lateral collateral ligaments, and meniscus have been most frequently involved in sports injuries affecting the knees. Lateral ankle sprain represents one of common injuries in the athletic population. Common overuse injuries are tendinopathies, stress fractures, chronic exertional compartment syndrome, and shin splints. Athletic activity provides a variety of positive benefits to participants' health. To safely continue those activities, an injury prevention program focusing on injuries that may occur in specific sports activities is recommended for participants. Early diagnosis and proper treatment are also important in promoting prompt recovery and preventing secondary injuries.
Animals ; Ankle ; Athletes ; Athletic Injuries ; Bursitis ; Collateral Ligaments ; Compartment Syndromes ; Cumulative Trauma Disorders ; Early Diagnosis ; Femur ; Fractures, Stress ; Hip ; Humans ; Knee ; Leg Injuries ; Lower Extremity ; Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome ; Orthopedics ; Pelvis ; Posterior Cruciate Ligament ; Sports ; Sports Medicine ; Sprains and Strains ; Tendinopathy