JAKARTA - Injuries to runners are often not only caused by the intensity of training, but also various other factors that are often ignored.
Starting from the selection of inappropriate equipment, body condition, to excessive training patterns can increase the risk of injury.
Sports medicine specialist, dr. Zeth Boroh, Sp.KO, ALK, explained that there are many factors that can trigger injuries in runners, one of which is the use of inappropriate shoes.
"What causes the runner to be injured, because there are many risk factors. Talking about the use of shoes that are not suitable, maybe some people feel it, 'why I wear this shoe for an hour of running, tomorrow I'm injured'," he said in a media meeting in Jakarta, as quoted by ANTARA, Friday, April 17.
He emphasized that choosing running shoes cannot be based solely on trends or price. Shoes must be adjusted to the shape and comfort of the feet.
"That's why choosing shoes can't be 'oh I wear shoes because they are expensive, again hype', don't. Adjust to the condition of the feet. If we wear it comfortably, it's the right shoe for the feet," he explained.
In addition, using shoes that have been too long or worn out can also increase the risk of injury because their support function has been reduced.
Another equally important factor is the anatomy of the foot. The shape of the sole of the foot, such as flat feet or high arches, can affect the way the foot touches the surface when running. This condition is at risk of causing plantar fasciitis, which is inflammation of the tissue on the sole of the foot.
"Many runners get injured here, plantar fasciitis, because of their flat feet. If you run for hours, the risk of injury is again. Even if you run, you should actually check the anatomy of your feet," said dr. Zeth.
He also added that foot shapes such as X or O feet can affect load distribution when running, thereby increasing the risk of injury due to an imbalance of pressure between the right and left feet.
In addition to physical factors, weight also plays a role. Runners with excess weight have a higher risk because the load received by the joints, especially the knees and ankles, becomes greater.
"Obesity or overweight suddenly wants to run away. The burden on the knees and ankles is higher, right, especially if there is high impact, the risk of injury is also," he said.
Not only that, the technique and pattern of exercise also need to be considered. An improper running pattern can make energy use inefficient and increase the risk of injury.
Excessive training without enough recovery time is also a common cause of injury in runners.
"There is a patient of mine because of his race every week, he has to train almost every day, there is no recovery, finally overtraining can cause injury," he concluded.
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