Exercise Dosage For Running Injuries | with Tyler Eng, Physical Therapist

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In this episode of the Adaptive Zone podcast, Tyler Eng and I discuss the concept of exercise dosage, particularly in relation to running and rehabilitation.

We explore how exercise can be viewed as medicine, emphasizing the importance of individualized dosage to prevent injuries and promote recovery.

Tyler shares a case study of a runner with Achilles pain, illustrating how adjusting the dosage of running and rehabilitation exercises can lead to successful outcomes.

The episode highlights the need for careful monitoring and adjustment of exercise dosage to ensure effective training and rehabilitation.

Takeaways

• Exercise is like medicine; it requires the right dosage.
• Dosage of exercise can change over time and circumstances.
• Individualized dosage is crucial for injury recovery.
• Under dosing is safer than overdosing in rehabilitation.
• Rehabilitation exercises also require careful dosage management.
• A case study illustrates the importance of dosage in practice.
• Balancing training intensity and volume is essential.
• Exercise selection is less important than proper dosing.
• Many running injuries stem from improper dosage.
• Communication with therapists about dosage is vital.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Exercise Dosage
• 02:01 Understanding Exercise as Medicine
• 06:28 The Importance of Individualized Dosage
• 09:50 Rehabilitation and Exercise Dosage
• 12:18 Case Study: Managing Achilles Pain
• 20:28 Balancing Training and Recovery
• 24:43 The Role of Dosage in Exercise Effectiveness
• 30:35 Conclusion and Resources

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