Suggested Pool Workouts for an Injured Runner

Chris,

You'll probably never see this since this is an old posting, but thanks. My knee's really trashed from osteoarthritis, and it helped to use this. Even kickboard swimming was bothering it, but I'll try a few other things besides just the board,

Mary

I disagree with the college coach......some runners DO need an aqua jogger. If they are not strong swimmers, or their point of floating is underwater, the struggle to just stay above water is going to interfere with their form in a big way. All the jogger does is keep you in an upright position. If you want less bouancy for them, have the athlete hold on to, or even straddle a noodle to keep them up. Lots of options.

I am not sure if all of the kicking goes with a knee injury....if you are doing kicking it should probably be done on your side or vertical. Prone and supine kicking can sometimes make the knees hurt a bunch.

Anyone recommend good ear pods for swimming laps. There are lots of different options on the Internet, but just curious if anyone has had success with one versus another?

Hi,Caveman
Plantar fasciitis can be a tricky condition to manage, especially with exercises in the water where the natural resistance tends to push your feet into a plantar flexion position. Your observation about deep water pool running being safer due to the ability to maintain a dorsiflexed position is spot on. It's crucial to be mindful of foot positioning to avoid aggravating the injury. Pool exercises are often recommended for low-impact conditioning, but in cases like PF, understanding the biomechanics involved is key to ensuring they aid in recovery rather than cause further harm.