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Over 5,000 people took to the streets of Gateshead last weekend in the North East's biggest 10K event. The event takes runners past some of the most iconic landmarks of the area including the Gateshead Millennium Bridge and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and finishing on the track of the Gateshead International Stadium.
The event brings together professional athletes and amateurs alike to raise money for good causes and compete for glory in one of the biggest 10K events in the country. Amateur runners will have spent months preparing for such an event, ensuring their bodies are fully prepared for the distance ahead.
Preparation is essential for any run, regardless of length, in ensuring that you are prepared both physically and mentally. Preparation physically not only increases your chances of finishing the race but also reduces the risk of injury as a result of overuse or exertion. Some running injuries are more common than others, and it is important to know how to manage each one to ensure you return to action as quick as possible.
Common ankle injuries
The most common ankle injury experienced, whether from a sports perspective or not, is that of the sprained ankle. In the UK every year there are over 1 million visits to accident and emergency departments as a result. Sprains can vary in severity, but it is largely considered a self-limiting condition and will get better in time following rest and the use of ice and compression in the management of any inflammation experienced. Compression is typically achieved in the form of an ankle support manufactured from compressive yet breathable material.
A sprain causes damage to the ligaments within the joint which are responsible for its overall stabilisation. A severe injury can lead to a tear or rupture of these ligaments which can be very painful and result in a lengthy spell on the sidelines or even surgery to have the ligament repaired. Damage here can severely impact on your mobility and your ability to walk, let alone run.
Rehabilitation is key following ligament based ankle injuries in rebuilding strength in the joint which can be done in conjunction with a physiotherapist in looking at exercises and in light training programmes. It is important not to return too quickly or do too much in order to avoid any recurrence of the injury. An ankle support can also help to offer stability during recovery, with strapped supports acting as external ligaments to provide additional support when active.
How can sports bracing help?
Sports bracing is becoming more mainstream from carbon fibre designs seen being used by snowboarders and motocross riders as an injury preventative measure to those worn post injury on the field of play. Each design is completely different and are designed to manage specific sports injuries, but in general helping to keep you mobile for longer.
For a straightforward sprained ankle you may just need an ankle support designed to offer compression, thereby helping to manage inflammation and pain while keeping you active for longer. Where there is instability in the joint then a ligament brace can help offer additional stability while returning to your chosen sport. Following a break or serious injury then a rigid ankle support may be required, thereby preventing sideways movement of the joint and with it, recurrence of said injury.
With so many options available it can sometimes be difficult to know which one is best, which is why diagnosis is key, and you should speak with a clinical professional.
More Information:
Dave Regis discusses the use of orthotics for the management of ankle injuries http://www.ossurwebshop.co.uk/categories/browse-by-sport/running/ reviewing injury rehabilitation through exercise and the use of bracing and supports. He writes articles focussing on the use of an ankle support http://www.ossurwebshop.co.uk/categories/braces-%26-supports/foot-%26-ankle-support/ and other methods of rehabilitation.
The event brings together professional athletes and amateurs alike to raise money for good causes and compete for glory in one of the biggest 10K events in the country. Amateur runners will have spent months preparing for such an event, ensuring their bodies are fully prepared for the distance ahead.
Preparation is essential for any run, regardless of length, in ensuring that you are prepared both physically and mentally. Preparation physically not only increases your chances of finishing the race but also reduces the risk of injury as a result of overuse or exertion. Some running injuries are more common than others, and it is important to know how to manage each one to ensure you return to action as quick as possible.
Common ankle injuries
The most common ankle injury experienced, whether from a sports perspective or not, is that of the sprained ankle. In the UK every year there are over 1 million visits to accident and emergency departments as a result. Sprains can vary in severity, but it is largely considered a self-limiting condition and will get better in time following rest and the use of ice and compression in the management of any inflammation experienced. Compression is typically achieved in the form of an ankle support manufactured from compressive yet breathable material.
A sprain causes damage to the ligaments within the joint which are responsible for its overall stabilisation. A severe injury can lead to a tear or rupture of these ligaments which can be very painful and result in a lengthy spell on the sidelines or even surgery to have the ligament repaired. Damage here can severely impact on your mobility and your ability to walk, let alone run.
Rehabilitation is key following ligament based ankle injuries in rebuilding strength in the joint which can be done in conjunction with a physiotherapist in looking at exercises and in light training programmes. It is important not to return too quickly or do too much in order to avoid any recurrence of the injury. An ankle support can also help to offer stability during recovery, with strapped supports acting as external ligaments to provide additional support when active.
How can sports bracing help?
Sports bracing is becoming more mainstream from carbon fibre designs seen being used by snowboarders and motocross riders as an injury preventative measure to those worn post injury on the field of play. Each design is completely different and are designed to manage specific sports injuries, but in general helping to keep you mobile for longer.
For a straightforward sprained ankle you may just need an ankle support designed to offer compression, thereby helping to manage inflammation and pain while keeping you active for longer. Where there is instability in the joint then a ligament brace can help offer additional stability while returning to your chosen sport. Following a break or serious injury then a rigid ankle support may be required, thereby preventing sideways movement of the joint and with it, recurrence of said injury.
With so many options available it can sometimes be difficult to know which one is best, which is why diagnosis is key, and you should speak with a clinical professional.
More Information:
Dave Regis discusses the use of orthotics for the management of ankle injuries http://www.ossurwebshop.co.uk/categories/browse-by-sport/running/ reviewing injury rehabilitation through exercise and the use of bracing and supports. He writes articles focussing on the use of an ankle support http://www.ossurwebshop.co.uk/categories/braces-%26-supports/foot-%26-ankle-support/ and other methods of rehabilitation.
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