Recreational Running Injuries Spike: New Recovery Protocols Show Promise
- July 05, 2025
As marathon registrations hit record highs, sports clinics report 37% more overuse injuries among amateur runners. Leading treatments now combine:
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)
- Gait analysis technology
- Neuromuscular retraining
Most running injuries stem from hip instability - address this first," advises physical therapist Rebecca Lin.
As running participation surges, so do preventable injuries among amateur athletes. Cutting-edge clinics now combine gait analysis with targeted therapies like IASTM and neuromuscular retraining to address root causes. Explore the latest science-backed recovery protocols helping weekend warriors return to pavement pain-free – and how to avoid common training mistakes that lead to injury.
After struggling with IT band syndrome, marathon trainee Javier K. recovered through:
- Chiropractic alignment sessions
- Eccentric strength training
- Therapeutic dry needling