Running offers significant health benefits, but it also carries a risk of common running injuries. In fact, around 40–50% of runners experience at least one injury each year. At SA Running Injury Clinic, we help runners identify and treat the most frequent injuries to keep them moving safely.

1. Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) – A Common Running Injury

This is pain around or behind the kneecap caused by improper tracking of the patella. It accounts for about 17% of running injuries. Symptoms often include aching when climbing stairs