Zamst: Precision Engineered Support

It’s that time of year: Fall Marathon Season. That means many of you have been training for a marathon for the past few months, which inevitably leads to some aches and pains. I’ve you’ve been diligent about rest & recovery we hope you’ve been able to avoid any injuries along the way. For some though, you may be experiencing any number of common running injuries like IT Band Syndrome, Patellar Tendonitis, or Achilles Tendonitis. That’s where Zamst comes in!

Zamst designs support technology for athletes that demand the most out of their bodies, aka Marathoners. With Zamst, you can be confident that your body is getting the support it needs to continue training at a high level. Check out these solutions to a few common running injuries.

IT Band Syndrome – an injury marked by pain on the side of the knee resulting from inflammation of the IT Band due to overuse. Runners report a sharp burning pair on the outside of their knee during their run. Pain occurs when the knee is at 30 degrees of flexion due to the lower leg rotating inward causing the IT Band to repeatedly compress against the side of the knee. 

Solution – Zamst RK-1 is designed to keep the lower leg from rotating internally while maintaining proper alignment and assisting in knee flexion and extension. 

Patellar Tendonitis – an injury or inflammation of the patellar tendon caused by repetitive jumping, landing, and changing direction. Pain and stiffness occur directly over the patellar tendon just below the kneecap. 

Solution – Zamst JK-1 and JK-Band are designed to provide compression support the patellar tendon to ensure stability during repetitive movement. 

Achilles Tendonitis – an injury in which the Achilles tendon becomes swollen or irritated due to overuse. Pain is reported above the heel with stiffness and tenderness in the morning. Pain often increases during intense exercise. 

Solution – Zamst AT-1 keep the heel in a neutral position, guiding the ankle to ensure smooth motion and reduce tension upon heel strike. 

All of these Zamst products, along with others designed to support runners, are available at all Fleet Feet Sports – Chicago locations. Stop in today and ask which Zamst product would be best for you.