Every year in the run up to the Simplyhealth, Great North Run, therapists here at Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic receive an influx of last minute enquiries and requests for treatment from runners who have committed to running in the Great North Run, sustained an injury and are now fearful that they may not be able to complete the run.
Whilst our advice would always be to seek advice at the first sign of injuries, in previous years we have commonly seen runners with injuries the week before the run.
In order to help as many runners as possible cross the finish line, in the days leading up to the 2018, Simplyhealth, Great North Run, our Newcastle city centre clinic opening hours will be extended.
We strongly advise runners to book their pre-Great North Run appointments as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, services such as pre-event massage, physiotherapy and strapping appointments in the days prior to the Great North Run are very popular and appointments fill quickly.