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Can I Keep Running With Pain? A Practical Guide for Runners
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine This article provides general information and does not replace anindividual assessment or medical advice. Need help with recurring running pain? See our Running Injury…
IT Band Pain When Running: Causes and Next Steps
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine Pain on the outside of the knee that builds during a run can fit an iliotibial band pain pattern. It often starts after a…
Does Foot Strike Affect Running Injury Risk?
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine Changing from a heel strike to a forefoot strike does not automatically reduce running injuries. Different foot-strike patterns shift load to different parts of…
Running Gait Analysis: What It Can and Cannot Show
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine A running gait analysis can show how you move at a particular speed and how your movement changes after a cue. It can help…
Shin Splints or Stress Fracture? How the Patterns Differ
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine Shin splints usually cause a broader area of exercise-related pain along the inner shin. A stress fracture may cause more localised pain, particularly as…
Treadmill vs Outdoor Running During Injury Rehabilitation
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine Treadmill and outdoor running can both form part of injury rehabilitation. A treadmill offers a predictable surface and precise control of speed, while outdoor…
Why Running Injuries Keep Coming Back
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine A recurrent running injury is pain that settles, then returns when you resume or progress running. In plain terms, it usually means your running…
Run-Walk Programs for Getting Back to Running
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine A good run walk program gives you a simple way to get back to running without guessing. If you have had time off, pain,…
Can Running Shoes Prevent Injuries? What Really Helps
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine Running shoes do not prevent injuries on their own. Your injury risk is driven far more by training load, recovery, strength, tissue capacity and…
When to Stop Running: Pain Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine Running with pain does not always mean you must stop, but there are clear points when to stop running and get assessed. The useful…
Most Common Running Injuries: What Runners Need to Know
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine Running pain usually comes from a mismatch between your training load and your current capacity, not just “bad form”. The most common running injuries…
Massage for Runners: Benefits, Limits and Timing
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine Massage can help to ease soreness, reduce stiffness and improve recovery post-run. It is a good tool and can make running feel better in…
Why Pain Hits After Your Run, Not During It
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine Pain after exercise often shows up after your run because movement, warmth and adrenaline can mask irritation while you are running, then stiffness and…
What to Do When Your Calf Suddenly Grabs Mid-Run
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine A sudden calf grab mid-run is an indication that you need to stop and determine if it’s a cramp or a more significant muscle…
Shin Pain When Running: What’s Causing It?
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine In runners, the most common cause is shin splints, but bone stress injuries, muscle overload and a few less common problems can cause very…
Stress Fracture Symptoms: How to Spot the Red Flags
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine A stress fracture or a bone stress injury is a bony injury caused by repeated overload in activities such as running. Stress fracture symptoms…
A Practical Running Warm-Up: Easy Runs, Workouts and Races
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine A good running warm up does one job well: it prepares you for the run you are actually about to do. It helps raise…
Runner Strength Training: What to Do and Why
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine Strength training can help runners improve strength, running economy and performance, and is often part of injury rehabilitation. Running alone does not build enough…
Achilles Pain in the Morning: Why It Eases When You Run
By Luther Chiew (Physiotherapist)Premier Sports Medicine Achilles pain in the morning can be a feature of Achilles tendinopathy, particularly when your first steps feel stiff and movement eases the discomfort.…