Running Injury? What To Do First (Achilles, Knee, Plantar Fasciitis & Stress Fractures Explained)

Most runners don’t lose fitness because of the injury — they lose it because they handle the injury wrong.In this episode of Masters on the Move, I’m joined by physiotherapist Tim Allen from Physio Moves to break down exactly what runners should do in the first 48–72 hours after common injuries.We cover:Achilles tendon painCalf tears (“felt a pop”)Runner’s knee / front of knee painPlantar fasciitis / heel painSuspected stress fracturesPersistent hamstring tightnessFor each injury we discuss:✔ What’s likely going on✔ What to do immediately✔ Whether you should keep running✔ What to avoid✔ When it’s time to seek professional helpThis episode is especially relevant for masters runners who want longevity, smart training decisions, and fewer unnecessary layoffs.⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical assessment. If pain is severe, worsening, or not improving, consult a qualified health professional.If you enjoy practical, evidence-informed conversations to help you train smarter as a masters athlete, please subscribe to the channel and share this with a training partner.Contact Tim:https://nzappts.gensolve.com/physio_moves/clinician/details/timothy_allen09 298 [email protected] in contact and follow us - Send in your questions, show suggestions and comments (good or bad) to:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/17EN4yrAqp/?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram https://www.instagram.com/motmpod?igsh=MW8yamF4cHBkZWpxZg%3D%3D&utm_source=qremail [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.