Running Health & Injury Prevention

Keeping You Moving

Whether you're training for your first 5K, chasing a new personal best, or simply enjoying an active lifestyle, staying healthy is just as important as crossing the finish line. At Glencoe Regional Health, our Sports & Athletic Rehabilitation team helps runners of all ages prevent injuries, recover from setbacks, and return to the activities they love.

Common Myths and Facts

Think you know running? Put your knowledge to the test by exploring common myths and misconceptions about running, injury prevention, and recovery.

Truth

Recreational running may actually help protect your joints.

Truth

Comfort matters more than brand or price.

Truth

Research doesn’t link arch height to running injuries.

Truth

Recovery is part of training.

Truth

Swimming, biking, and rowing can build fitness, too.

Truth

Sports rehab helps active people of all levels.

Exercises for Stronger, Healthier Running

A consistent routine of strength, mobility, and flexibility exercises can help prevent injuries and support better running performance. Explore a few exercises commonly recommended by our rehabilitation team.

Calf Raises — 3×15
Keep weight on the balls of your feet. Best performed in minimal footwear.

Lunges — 3×15
Step forward, keep torso upright, and lower under control.

Line Hopes — 3×20
Quick side-to-side hops over a line.

Box Jumps — 3×20
Bend with your knees
and jump on the box.

Pogo Hops — 3×20
Without bending your
knees extremely, jump
high into the air.

Hamstring Bridge — 3×10
Tighten your abdominals
and lift your hips off the
ground.

When to See a Physical Therapist

Some muscle soreness is a normal part of training. However, pain that persists, worsens, or changes the way you move may be a sign of an injury.

Consider talking with a sports rehabilitation specialist if you experience:

  • Knee pain that lasts more than a few days
  • Discomfort that worsens during activity
  • Reoccurring shin splints
  • Foot or ankle pain
  • Recurring injuries that keep coming back

Our rehabilitation specialists can identify the source of your pain and build a plan to help you stay active and moving forward!

Meet Your Sports & Athletic Rehabilitation Team

Dedicated experts guiding your recovery and performance every step of the way.

Meet the Team

Ready to Get Back on Track?

A referral from your provider is required—please speak with your primary care provider or contact our Sports & Athletic Rehabilitation team to get started