boilerup wrote:
I consider myself a relatively accomplished runner, and have VERY rarely had any injury issues. I am 45. Crashed on the bike and broke my left clavicle 3 days before IM Boulder this past summer, and ever since I have started running again, I am continuing to have nagging acute calf (sometimes gastrocnemius, sometimes feels more soleus) on a regular basis... i.e. shutting down a run 5-10 minutes in at times. Any thoughts from you PT/sports med people out there?
Diagnosing run injuries is a very complex and hands on task. Nobody will know until they can examine you in depth, in person. However, I will mention this as a possibility. Generally, your upper body responds to your lower body. Arm swing generally responds to what your lower body is doing. It is a compensation to achieve balance and stability. However, sometimes upper body injuries can prevent the upper body from doing its job properly, which can result in the lower body having to compensate instead. For example, a frozen shoulder can result in lower body gait changes. I have no idea if this is the case for you though. Only an in person evaluation could determine that. If your insurance will pay for it, a visit to a physical therapist who specializes in running would be helpful. If money was no object and willing to travel, Jay Dicharry in Bend Oregon is who I would see.
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