title: Evaluation of the injured runner.
abstract: The evaluation of the injured runner emphasizes the identification of intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors in addition to establishing injury-specific diagnosis. The history emphasizes identification of contributory changes in training regimen or technique. The physical examination includes a biomechanical and functional screening to identify related imbalances in posture, alignment, strength, flexibility, and lower quarter stability. Each runner is also observed walking and running because running is a dynamic activity, and subtle abnormalities not evident during static or open chain examination may become evident upon functional and dynamic evaluation. This comprehensive, running-specific approach to diagnosis assists the clinician in developing optimum rehabilitation programs.
authors.affiliation: UVa Health South Physical Therapy, 545 Ray C. Hunt #240, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Magrum
authors.forename: Robert P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Wilder
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D004856:Postural Balance; D016684:Prone Position; D012420:Running / Q000293:injuries* / Q000502:physiology; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D016683:Supine Position