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...and tips you can reduce the chance of any kind of running injury.

Before you begin running make sure you have a pair of shoes that fit comfortably. They should be in good condition and should be ideal for your style of running. Your running shoes should be replaced once the cushioning of the soles gets worn out otherwise it could lead to a running injury. It is also important that you begin your running with some warm-up and stretching exercises. This is because cold ligaments and muscles do not stretch and can break.

Hip bursitis is a running injury of the hip in which the bursa on the outer area out the hip joint gets inflamed. This can lead to pain when there is movement in the hip. Although this problem can be treated it tends to recur and can sometimes become persistent. A pulled hamstring is a common running injury that happens, especially with sprinters. This occurs when the hamstring strain gets injured. When you injure your hip you should rest for at least a week. Anti inflammatory gels and icepacks will help in the healing process.

Chondromalacia patella is a running injury of the knee. Also called runners knee this condition occurs when there is an irritation of the surface under the kneecap. When the knee is bent a cartilage under the knee cap allows smooth movement. Injury of this cartilage can lead to pain. Another running injury to the knee is a dislocated kneecap. Using proper foot wear will help reduce risk of this condition by decreasing the pressure on the knee cap. A running injury to the calf can be caused by insufficient warm-up and stretching exercises. Too much of hill work training and sudden increase of the intensity of your running can also lead to a calf injury. Many runners continue to run even after signs of a calf injury, which will only make the condition worse.

Taking running injury prevention measures like using suitable gear and hydrating yourself will help greatly. Many running injuries are cause due to dehydration. By taking the precautions necessary and not underestimating the importance of warming up you can reduce the chances of a running injury.

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