Running Injuries: Update on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Michael Fredericson, MD, a sports medicine specialist, describes prevention and treatment strategies for the most common running injuries. He highlights the "Big Six" injuries including hamstring tendinopathy, patellofemoral pain, iliotibial band syndrome, tibial stress injuries, achilles tendinopathy, and plantar fasciitis. Michael Fredericson, MD, FACSM, is Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Stanford University and is Director of PM&R Sports Medicine in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Co-Director of the Stanford Longevity Center, and Founder of Lifestyle Medicine. He is the Head Team Physician for the Stanford Track & Field and Swimming Teams and a Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance member. Want to know more? Ask Us. http://l.ead.me/ask-us The medical librarians at Stanford Health Library are here to help you find reliable information to answer your health-related questions. We use a variety of the most current, scientifically based resources to answer your specific questions and will send you a research packet tailored to you. This is a free service open to everyone. Take 5 minutes for yourself. Listen to free mindfulness and meditation resources including guided meditations to help ease pain, aid in healthful sleep, promote successful surgery, and more: http://l.ead.me/shl-mindfulness