Steps to reduce risk
- Modification of specific sporting techniques known to contribute to pain
- Strengthening and conditioning of weakened lower limb muscle groups
- Specific lower limb flexibility programme
- Core strengthening
- Modification of footwear/orthotics
- Change in training schedule intensity / variation / duration
Each sport participant is unique and therefore will require an individualised rehabilitative programme
It is important to use the steps above as a guideline and modify to the individual athlete’s needs