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Overuse syndromes in runners.

American Family Physician

|January 1, 1984

Summary

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Adults participating in strenuous sports often develop overuse syndromes like runner

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Orthopedics
Exercise Physiology

Background:

Increased participation in strenuous sports among adults has led to a high incidence of overuse syndromes.
Common running-related problems include iliotibial tract tendinitis, chondromalacia patellae, "shinsplints," stress fractures, and various heel and foot syndromes.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify the common causes of sports-related overuse syndromes in adults.
To outline the typical treatment strategies for these conditions.

Main Methods:

Review of common overuse syndromes in adult athletes.
Analysis of contributing factors such as training errors, anatomical issues, footwear, and running surfaces.

Main Results:

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Overuse syndromes in adults are frequently linked to training errors, anatomical predispositions, inadequate footwear, and environmental factors like uneven running surfaces.

Common conditions identified include iliotibial tract tendinitis, chondromalacia patellae, "shinsplints," stress fractures, and plantar fasciitis.

Conclusions:

Overuse syndromes in adult athletes are multifactorial, stemming from training, biomechanics, and external factors.
These conditions generally respond well to conservative management, including exercise program modification, anti-inflammatory medications, and orthotic correction for lower extremity malalignments.