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Comprehensive functional evaluation of the injured runner.

Christopher T Plastaras1, Joshua D Rittenberg, Kathryn E Rittenberg

  • 1Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Spine and Sports Rehabilitation Center, 1030 North Clark Street, Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60610, USA. cplastaras@ric.org

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
|July 12, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Diagnosing running injuries requires more than a standard physical exam. Identifying tissue damage and biomechanical issues through dynamic assessments is key for effective treatment and rehabilitation.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Accurate diagnosis of running injuries is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Standard musculoskeletal examinations may not fully identify the root causes of running injuries.
  • Understanding the kinetic chain is essential for addressing functional deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of a comprehensive physical examination for diagnosing running injuries.
  • To highlight the need to identify both the injured tissues and the underlying biomechanical deficits.
  • To advocate for the integration of dynamic assessments in the evaluation of injured runners.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed patient history taking.
  • Comprehensive physical examination beyond regional assessment.

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  • Gait analysis and other dynamic functional assessments.
  • Identification of the entire functional kinetic chain and its weaknesses.

    • Main Results:

    • A detailed history is often sufficient for initial diagnosis.
    • Standard examinations may miss underlying biomechanical culprits.
    • Dynamic assessments reveal functional deficits contributing to injury.
    • Identifying weak links in the kinetic chain is critical for treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective treatment and rehabilitation of running injuries necessitate a thorough evaluation.
    • Identifying both tissue injury and biomechanical deficits is paramount.
    • Considering the entire functional kinetic chain and utilizing dynamic assessments leads to better outcomes.