Return to Running

After an Injury

Runner

This is one program designed to help distance runners return to running after a running-related injury (RRI). A framework is provided to assist with decision making in the context of pain following Soft Tissue RRIs or Bone Stress RRIs.

Runs should initially be done on non-consecutive days. Make sure to warm-up and cool down with 10 to 15 minutes of fitness walking(fast pace, arms pumping). In terms of intensity, aim to target 3-4/10 on the RPE scale or directed by your Physical Therapist. On non-running days, perform your prescribed exercises &/or drills.

The starting point and rate at which you progress through the progam will depend on your unique situation, health, and functional status at the inception of the program as well as your tolerance to workloads.

What is RPE?

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