A Primer on Running for the Orthopaedic Surgeon

Andrea M. Spiker, Ken B. Johnson, Andrew J. Cosgarea, James R. Ficke

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Abstract

Long-distance running has become increasingly popular during the past decades. Many running patients pose questions to their orthopaedic surgeons regarding risks, benefits, and running techniques. This article identifies 11 running-related questions that patients may ask and provides information to help answer those questions. This review discusses data on the health benefits of running, common running injuries, the relationship between running and osteoarthritis, recommendations regarding running after orthopaedic surgery, running shoes, and other questions that may arise when treating the running athlete.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)481-490
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Volume28
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 15 2020

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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