Running Injuries and Conditions
HSS is the Official Hospital of TCS New York City Marathon and also the Official Hospital of New York Road Runners. Our sports medicine specialists and physical therapists help elite runners, amateur athletes and recreational joggers come back from injury and improve their performance every day.
HSS Marathon Race Events Calendar
Javits Center Events – October 31-November 2
Javits Convention Center
429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Thursday, October 31
10am-8pm
HSS Move Better Lab @ Marathon Expo
3-4pm
HSS Expert @ Marathon Expo Speaker Series
HSS Expert: Kate Baird
Friday, November 1
10am-8pm | HSS Move Better Lab @ Marathon Expo
3-4pm | HSS Expert @ Marathon Expo Speaker Series
HSS Expert: Cathy Wysin
Saturday, November 2
9am-5pm | HSS Move Better Lab @ Marathon Expo
3-4pm | HSS Expert @ Marathon Expo Speaker Series
HSS Expert: Mohammad Saad
Marathon Day – TCS NYC Marathon
Sunday, November 3
Post-Marathon Events (various locations)
Monday, November 4
8am-4:10pm | Marathon Monday Runner Recovery Zone
HSS will have staff on site providing foam rollers, mats, theraguns, and normatec boots by reservation.
Location: West 67th Street & Central Park West
W 67th Street & Central Park West New York, NY 10023
Register here!
9am-3pm | Recovery Hub
Stop by Peloton Studios New York on the Monday following the TCS New York City Marathon for a Recovery Hub powered by HSS.
Location: Peloton Studios New York
370 10th Ave, New York, NY, 10001
Register here!
Wednesday, November 13
6-7pm | RUN HSS: You Ran 26.2, Now What?
Location: NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub
320 W 57th St Ground Floor, New York, NY 10019
Common running injuries
There are many factors that can contribute to a running injury, including errors in training, improper running shoes, anatomic irregularities or even extreme running surfaces. Additionally, those who are new to running, have recently resumed training after an injury, or have increased running speed or distance are also more susceptible to getting hurt.
Injuries of the knee are especially prevalent among runners. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), also known as “runner’s knee,” is one example of a common injury often brought on by overuse. Stress fractures and other conditions of the shin, feet and heels can also develop and amplify if training modifications, proper rest and/or rehabilitation are not carried out.
Conditions
Learn about various conditions that commonly affect runners.
- Knee Pain Causes, Conditions and Treatments
- Foot Pain Causes, Conditions and Treatments
- Iliotibial Band (IT Band) Syndrome
- Stress Fracture: When a Bone Breaks from Repetitive Stress
- Runner's Knee: Patellofemoral Pain Disorder
- Patellofemoral Instability
- Patellofemoral Disorders: An Overview
- High Ankle Sprain (Syndesmotic Ankle Sprain): What's the Difference vs. a Regular Sprain?
- Common Conditions of the Foot and Ankle: An Overview
Articles related to running
Read about injury prevention and wellness for the casual jogger to the marathon runner, as well as about running-related conditions and treatment options.
- Strength Training for Runners: 4 Types of Moves You Should Be Doing
- VO2 Max: What It Is and How to Improve It
- Five Tips for Preventing Runner's Knee
- Proper Running Form for Every Part of the Body, from a Running Coach
- Dislocate Your Knee? What to Know About Patellofemoral Instability
- How to Get Into (or Back Into) Running
- Injury Prevention for First-Time Marathon Runners
- Running Back-to-Back Marathons? Try This Training Plan
- A Guide to Post-Marathon Recovery
- How to Know If You’re Staying Hydrated While Running
- How to Prepare Your Kids for Injury-Free Running
- Yoga for Runners: How to Use Yoga to Improve Your Runs
- Yoga Cool Down Stretches for Runners
In the news
- Is Your Average Heart Rate Too High When You’re Running?
- The Secret to Better Running? Walking
- Is it better to run faster or longer? Experts reveal which has more health benefits
- Does running destroy your knees? Doctor debunks exercise myths
- 6 Surprising Benefits of Running Every Day, Plus What to Know Before You Try It
- Taking a Break from Running Can Make You Come Back Faster and Fitter
- Power Through the Off-Season by Strength Training 3 Days a Week
- Hospital for Special Surgery helps TCS NYC Marathon runner compete despite major hip problems
- HSS Keeps Peloton Trainer On The Tread And Beyond
- Marathon Performance Tips from Hospital for Special Surgery- Stephen Ranellone
- Marathon Performance Tips from Hospital for Special Surgery- Nnaemeka Echebiri, MD
- Marathon Performance Tips from Hospital for Special Surgery- James Robinson, MD
- Marathon Performance Tips from Hospital for Special Surgery- Pamela Geisel
- Fitness Lab Tests Worth the Investment for Runners
- Why Do My Shins Hurt When Running?
- Does Running Make You Shorter?
- 7 Strategies for Managing Chest Pain During Running
- This Test Might Be the Best Way to Track Fitness and Longevity
- Dr. Jordan Metzl Seeks To Unlock Fitness Motivation For Athletes Worldwide
- Want to run a fall marathon? It’s time to pick a training plan for your goals.
- What You Need to Know About Running With Scoliosis
- 7 Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis—Ranked
- Your resting heart rate is a key sign of fitness and longevity. Improve it with 2 types of workouts
- 8 Fitness Myths That Drive Experts Crazy
- The 4 Most Common Turkey Trot Injuries Doctors See Every Year
- Running vs. Walking: Which Is Better for Lasting Health? They’re both beneficial physically and mentally, but there’s a clear winner
- Former tennis player uses a holistic training approach to conquer the TCS NYC Marathon
- HSS Training Tips: Get the Most from your Marathon Training Preps
- What it means to 'engage your core' and how that plays into your running
- 10 Ways To Help Sore Muscles When You're Training For A Marathon Or Other Tough Fitness Feat
- 15 Reasons Your Heart Rate is High on Easy Runs
- Is It Actually Possible To Improve Your Running Form?
- Everything To Know About Running on Sand (Including Why It Feels So Much Harder)
- What’s the 12-3-30 Workout All About?
- What is a Slant Board and How Can It Better Your Running?
- 10 Expert Tips for Running with Asthma
- Dr. Todd McGrath - Running Back-to-Back Marathons: Keeping Runners Running
- Marathon Running Does Not Increase Arthritis Risk: Survey
- You Can Prevent Sports Overuse Injuries
- To Become a Faster Runner, You Need To Slow Down. Here’s Why—And How To Actually Do It
- How to Harness Data as a Motivational Tool, Not a Distraction
- WABC-TV
- WABC-TV
- HSS: Helping a Runner Make it to the Marathon Starting Line
- CBS Newspath
- How Long Do You Need to Recover After a Marathon?
- ’Tis the Season for Running Injuries. Here’s How to Avoid Them.
- Marathon Training With an Injury Comes With a Few Rules
- HSS Study Finds Training Patterns Associated with Injuries in Marathon Runners
- How Long Should You Be Able to Run Without Stopping?