Running Injury Prevention Program

Preventive screening and training for runners of all levels

Designed to identify and correct for biomechanical movement errors that increase the risk of a running related injury in teens.

view of running feet and legs
view of running feet and legs

he Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Running Injury Prevention Program is designed to identify and correct for biomechanical movement errors that increase the risk of a running related injury.

In the United States 79% of runners will sustain a running related injury annually. Of significant concern are adolescent female and male cross country runners who demonstrate higher injury rates. Additionally, running is a primary component to generalized sports participation which is on the rise in young athletes. Despite the high percentage of running related injuries, most are preventable.

Known Risk Factors for Running Related Injuries

  • Beginner Runners
  • Runners with low or high mileage
  • History of a running related injury
  • Sub-optimal running technique
  • Improper footwear
  • Muscular Imbalance 

Conditions We Treat

Running Injury Prevention Screening

Individual screening (60 minutes)

  • A comprehensive running analysis and physical screen designed for the individual runner to reduce the risk of running related injuries and maximize performance. This screening includes a video running analysis and a physical assessment. A summary of results will be provided to each runner upon completion.

Please contact 786-624-5110 for information on pricing.

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Running Injury Prevention Training

A training program designed to improve strength, power, flexibility and running mechanics to reduce the risk of running related injuries and maximize performance. Available in both individual and club/team format.

Single Sessions

  • 30-min session
  • 45-min session
  • 60-min session

Please contact 786-624-5110 for information on pricing.

Team Training

Our team running injury prevention workshops are led by our Sports Health Running Specialists and will provide your team with a dynamic warm up to enhance mobility and flexibility. The workshop will then progress into a strength training and plyometric program that has been effective in enhancing running and preventing injuries. These workshops are designed for the team’s convenience and can be instructed off-site.

60-minute workshops (minimum of 6 runners):

  • Small group (up to 12 runners)
  • ​Large group (up to 30 runners)

90-minute workshops (minimum of 6 runners):

  • Small group (up to 12 runners)
  • Large group (up to 30 runners)

120-minute workshops (minimum of 6 runners):

  • Small group (up to 12 runners)
  • Large group (up to 30 runners)

Please contact 786-624-5110 for information on pricing.

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