OVERUSE INJURY

OVERUSE INJURY
n Anatomical factors
n Excessive body weight
n Imbalance in muscle strength
n Improper shoe wear (specific to activity)
n Improper technique
n Pushing too hard (not allowing for rest)
n Repetition of exercises – no variety
n Training errors (too much, too soon)
n Training surfaces
n Training Climate
n Improper Warm up or Cool down Phase

Individual Joints involvement:
n Back: (low back pain syndrome) caused by anatomical, lack of stretching, imbalance of muscle strength, impact exercise
n Feet/Ankle: (Plantar Fasciitis, stress fractures, bunions, achilles tendonitis) caused by anatomical, improper shoes, lack of stretching, impact exercises.
n Hips: (Psoas bursitis) caused primarily from lack of stretching, improper technique, anatomical, overuse.
n Knees: (Chondromalacia, Patellar tendonitis) usually caused by running everyday, downhill running/walking and muscle imbalance.
n Legs: (Shin splints, Anterior compartment syndrome, Stress fracture) caused by lack of stretching, improper shoe wear, uneven surfaces, repetitive running, muscle imbalance between calves and shins (anterior tibialis)
n Shoulder/Arms: (Subacromial bursitis, Rotator cuff tendonitis) caused by overuse, lack of stretching, muscle imbalance, lifting too much weight, improper technique using weights.
Treatment
Treatment usually given is RICE.
n REST: Essential for healing
n ICE: Reduce pain and swelling
n COMPRESSION: Help to reduce swelling and provide support to injured area
n ELEVATION: Reduces pain and swelling