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RUNNING

At C.A.R.E. Physical Therapy, our physical therapists treat a large number of patients from Chicago's running community. Whether you are in training for a 5K or a marathon, the repetitive motion of running can place stress on your body, potentially leading to irritation, inflammation, and pain. Common running injuries include:
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Shin Splints
  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (runner's knee)
  • Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome
  • Hamstring Strains
  • Hip Bursitis
  • Low Back Pain
  • As physical therapists, not only do we manage and treat the symptoms of your pain, but we determine the cause of pain as well. Because the ankle bone is attached to the knee bone, which is attached to the hip bone, which is attached to the pelvic bone, and so on (this is called the kinetic chain), the cause of the pain can be different than the location of your pain. In order for runners to run pain/injury free it is important that there is a balance between flexibility and strength in all muscle groups. You can achieve this balance through hands-on treatment and tailored functional exercises to return you to running as soon as possible. Additionally, we offer video analysis of your individual running gait to determine the cause of your pain and guide treatment.

    We understand your need and passion to continue to compete as an endurance athlete. Our therapists are committed to helping to you meet your goals while keeping you running well into the future.

     


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