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Injuries

With all injuries, contact coaches right away. The following links are here as a helpful guide but in no way should be in lieu of medical attention when warranted. Open discussion with coaches, parents, physicians, PT, and yourself should take place.

When in doubt...use RICE...

Rest (less pressure, time off) Ice (20 minutes) Compression (wrap) Elevation (above your heart)

SHIN PAIN (Splints)

WHY DO I GET SHIN SPLINTS?

You're beginning a running program
You suddenly increase the duration, frequency, intensity
You run on uneven terrain-hills, hard surfaces, concrete
You have flat feet or high arches
You have a running form that heel strikes
Your shoes have lost their bounce due to miles placed on them

HIP ISSUES

Reasons Your Hip Hurts Playing Sports How It Can Be PreventedRead some of the most common causes of hip pain or injury in athletes. Learn how to prevent and treat hip pain during sports.

Hip painHip pain: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of hip joint pain.

TRIGGER GUN MASSAGE POINTS

ACHILLES HEEL

KNEE (all areas)

Achilles Tendon Pain Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & TreatmentWhat causes Achilles tendon pain?Achilles tendon pain can be due to a number of conditions, however it is most commonly caused by two main conditions. Read!

SIDE STICHES (SIDE PAIN)

PLANTAR FASCIITIS

The Causes of Side Stitches and How This Helps You Prevent ThemWhat causes those pesky side stitches runners often get? We examine the research and show you how to get rid of running stitches

Plantar fasciitis - Symptoms and causes

QUADS

BLISTERS

Quadriceps Injury: Strain, Tendonitis, Treatment & SymptomsCauses of quadriceps injuries include strains, contusions, tendon ruptures, tendinitis, compartment syndrome, muscle hernia, and jumper's knee. Learn about recovery time, treatment, diagnosis, and symptoms of a quadriceps injury.

Blisters: First aidLearn how to administer first aid for blisters.

TEMPORARY HELPERS (click on title for more information)

EPSOM SALT

Injury recovery
Blister soak
Relaxing, meditation

ADVIL

Pain
Muscle aches
Short term
Consult coach and parents about use/ duration/ need
Do not take BEFORE a meet

IBUPROFEN

Pain
Inflammation
Short term
Consult coach and parents about use/duration/need
Do not take BEFORE a meet

BANDAGES

Cuts
Blisters
Change regularly

CROSS TRAINING

Helps with rehab
Provides motivation
Works for recovery

BRACES

See a doctor before trying a brace
Medical field's split on if they work or not. Some say psychological effects outweigh actual need; others say yes they work but for specific reasons
Do not wear one if no issue
Talk to coach about why you need one

ANKLES

SHOULDERS

Ankle injuries - how do they happen, how can you prevent them and can you run on them?From risk factors to taping, here's the lowdown on running ankle injuries.

Why You Experience Shoulder Pain While RunningExpert advice for identifying, alleviating, and preventing the most common causes of this pesky shoulder pain and associated issues.

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