There are many problems with which runners come to the physiotherapist's office. Typical complaints in runners are runner's knee, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, Shin Splints, lumbar back pain.
There are symptoms that runners often ignore that may indicate the need for physiotherapy intervention? These include joint stiffness in the morning, pain that appears after training but disappears during activity, tissue palpation tenderness (e.g. during rolling) and restrictions in joint mobility.
Abnormal biomechanics can lead to muscular imbalances, which can lead to painful symptoms, for example, during regular training. During the visit, the therapist recommends several functional tests and then manually assesses the ranges of movement in the joints and tensions in the individual soft tissues.
The aim of the project is to restore fuller joint mobility, loosen tight tissues, reduce pain symptoms and educate the runner in pre- and post-training recovery and self-therapy.
The MTS4RUN project uses modern diagnostics and therapeutic procedures. In addition to classic physiotherapeutic diagnosis, an ultrasound examination is available. In order to accelerate and increase therapeutic effects, we use Indiba Activ technology, shock wave, TC CRYO, MedKey.
Every runner, regardless of age group, is included in an individual diagnostic and therapeutic process. In the MTS4RUN project, we use proven treatment standards. At the same time, every runner, regardless of age, experience and ability, can count on an individualised approach in the self-care programme.
The set of benefits we offer as part of the MTS4RUN project can be broken down into both short-term and long-term benefits. Every runner can count on a quick visit right after a fresh injury. In addition, preventive visits will keep his or her fitness at a very high level for a long training period.
The project plans a close collaboration between a physiotherapist and a running coach to optimise the care of the runner. In the project, in addition to specialists such as a physiotherapist, an orthopaedist and a psychodietician, the runner also receives care from a running coach. The MTS4RUN project not only brings together a number of specialists from many medical fields. The essence of the programme is their close cooperation, which allows the runner to achieve the maximum form available to him or her in a planned and safe manner.
The project aims to educate runners about self-care to enable them to manage their physical health effectively. In addition to a therapeutic approach, it also aims to educate and inspire the runner to do the right thing both before and after training.
