Sports doctor specializing
in running in Quebec
Running loads the same structures at every stride — making it uniquely prone to overuse injuries. Dr Sébastien Labrecque-Sauvé understands runner biomechanics and effectively treats chronic and acute injuries so you can keep running.
Typical injuries seen
in runners
80% of running injuries are overuse injuries — repetitive, progressive, and often preventable with the right medical follow-up.
Plantar fasciitis
The most common running injury. Heel pain at the first step in the morning, improving with warm-up then returning. Caused by plantar fascia overload. Treatments: stretching, orthotics, shockwave therapy, injections.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (Runner's Knee)
Pain around the kneecap during downhills, uphills or long runs. Caused by knee misalignment or muscle imbalance. Extremely common in half-marathon and marathon runners.
Patellar and Achilles tendinopathy
Tendinopathies are the quintessential overuse injury in runners. The Achilles and patellar tendons absorb enormous forces at every stride and can develop progressive degeneration without proper treatment.
Stress fractures
Micro-fractures from repetitive impact on the tibia, fibula or metatarsals. They require relative rest, sometimes immobilization, and a training program review.
IT Band Syndrome (ITBS)
Lateral knee pain from friction of the iliotibial band during running. Very common in long-distance runners, especially on hilly terrain.
Care tailored to
runners' needs
A complete approach: precise diagnosis, targeted treatment, structured return-to-running plan.
MSK Ultrasound
Real-time visualization of tendons, fascia and muscular structures. Immediate diagnosis of tendinopathies and overuse injuries.
Shockwave therapy
First-line treatment for chronic plantar fasciitis, recalcitrant tendinopathies and enthesopathies resistant to conventional treatments.
PRP injections
Accelerated tissue regeneration for damaged tendons. Natural alternative for chronic tendinopathies that don't respond to other treatments.
Return-to-running plan
Structured progressive program to resume training safely — adjusted to your level, goals and current condition.
Articles on running
injuries
Clinical guides to understand and treat the most common injuries in runners.
Plantar Fasciitis: Complete Guide
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee): Complete Guide
Tendinopathy: Complete Guide
Muscle Injuries (Strains & Tears): Complete Guide
Shockwave Therapy (ESWT): Complete Guide
PRP Injection: Complete Guide
Dr Labrecque-Sauvé and running
Running is one of the sports disciplines most commonly seen in sports medicine — and for good reason: overuse injuries are ubiquitous. Dr Sébastien Labrecque-Sauvé, trained at McGill and specialized in sports medicine, takes a performance-oriented approach: his goal is not just to heal the injury, but to understand why it happened.
His diagnostic arsenal — in-clinic MSK ultrasound — allows him to rapidly identify tendinopathies, fasciitis and muscle injuries. His therapeutic tools — guided injections, PRP, shockwave therapy — give him access to cutting-edge treatments usually reserved for major hospitals.
For the runner, the goal is always the same: resume training as soon as possible, safely, with the tools to prevent recurrence.
Pain affecting your running?
See a specialist.
Don't let an overuse injury become chronic. Dr Labrecque-Sauvé assesses quickly and puts a treatment plan in place to keep you active.
Book OnlineCommon questions —
Running and sports medicine
How long before returning to running after plantar fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis can take 3-12 months depending on severity and adherence to treatment. With a structured program — stretching, eccentric exercises, orthotics, injections when needed — most runners return to training in 6-8 weeks.
Does patellofemoral pain syndrome prevent running entirely?
Not necessarily. With appropriate treatment, many runners can maintain a modified activity level during recovery. Dr Labrecque-Sauvé assesses severity and adjusts your training program to allow healing without completely stopping running.
Does shockwave therapy help for running injuries?
Yes — shockwave therapy is particularly effective for chronic plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy and enthesopathies resistant to conventional treatments. Dr Labrecque-Sauvé integrates it into a comprehensive treatment plan adapted to your specific condition.