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Recreational and competitive runners alike are vulnerable to lower extremity injuries, depending on such factors as how much ground they cover weekly. Knowing how to recognize and treat common running injuries is important to prevent further injury and severe long-term complications. Dr Wexler discusses the primary causes and mechanisms involved in such injuries and the appropriate methods for achieving optimal rehabilitation.
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Randell K. Wexler
Randell K. Wexler, MD Dr Wexler is attending staff physician, department of family practice, Mount Carmel Health, Columbus, Ohio. He is also a faculty member, Mount Carmel Family Practice Residency Program.