Thank you to Jim P. for pointing out this article to us from StrongerRunner.com.  “3 Injury Prevention Tips for Runners” eloquently states the importance of looking at injuries from a holistic perspective.

Take the knee, for example.  This article states how pain at the lateral knee can often stem from a weakness in the glute muscles rather than from any problem intrinsic to the knee, itself.  By strengthening the hip muscles, the runner’s gait is able to return to a more normal, stable posture, thereby offering more support for the knee joint.

I also enjoy how this article explains the importance of strengthening the lower body even for runners.  Oftentimes my runners are surprised when I suggest that their hips, hamstrings, or another area of the lower body might be weak.  Running is a repetitive activity that frequently results in certain muscle groups getting stronger than others.  It is important to have your muscles assessed for imbalances to try to figure out what strengthening exercises might be best suited for you.  A running analysis can also be helpful.

This is a wonderful article and also offers some great techniques for keeping the body running!  Happy reading!  3 Injury Prevention Tips for Runners