Jessica desperately wanted to compete in Ultra Trail races. But if she went more than 10 miles, the knee pain was terrible. She loved getting out on the …
Running Injury
What Should I Do if It Hurts After I Run but Not During?
Latent pain, or pain that occurs after running, is a common issue for many runners. It is important to manage latent pain correctly in order to prevent further …
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Foot and Ankle Injuries in Ultra Runners
A study found that 71% of ultramarathon runners reported foot or ankle injuries in the previous 12 months, with plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis being …
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When Physical Therapy Doesn’t Work For Running Injuries
In this episode, Matthew Boyd discusses the limitations of traditional physical therapy in treating running injuries. The episode highlights the importance of …
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If You Have a Line, Cross It
Steve loves running trails. It’s like a little mini-holiday from the city. As soon as his feet are on dirt, he feels the tension just melt away. He’s always …
Off-Season Training to Avoid Running Injuries | with Gab Lesnett, Physical Therapist
Off-Season Training to Avoid Running Injuries In this episode, Matthew Boyd and Gab Lesnett discuss off-season training for runners. They address the …
Running is the Rehab
Bridget struggled with persistent knee pain despite months of physical therapy. Diagnosed with IT band pain and Runner's knee, she faced a gap in traditional …
Barefoot Running: A Podiatric Surgeon’s Story | with Dr. Stephen Dini
When Born to Run came out in 2009 it took the running world by storm. It challenged long-held beliefs about running shoes and launched an army of barefoot …
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From Runner’s Knee to NYC Marathon | Jenn’s Story
When we met last year, Jenn had been struggling with Runner's knee for years. It had only gotten worse recently and she'd been told by a bunch of health …
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How to Avoid The Black Hole of Zone 3
What is The Black Hole of Zone 3 and why do you need to avoid it? Bill had been stuck in a rut with his training. In the last few years, he’d found it harder …
How do I get my speed back after an injury? | with Brodie Sharpe, Physiotherapist
I was recently invited on Brodie Sharpe's Run Smarter Podcast to chat about returning to speed and hill training after injury. We took a deep dive into …
Do I Need to Stretch Before I Run?
"Do I Need to Stretch Before I Run?" Well, the short answer is no. But it really depends on why you think you need to stretch. I get this question from …
Why Do Runners Get So Upset When They Can’t Run?
It's a playful joke in the Physio world that if you're going to have a client cry in an appointment they either have something seriously wrong with them, or …
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How Do I Stop My Knees From Hurting When I Run?
Jenn works full-time and then some as a managing director at a media agency in New York. She’s also a devoted mother to a little boy and a girl. She’d been …
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How to Fix Heel Pain with Running
So you have heel pain and you can’t run at all. You head over to your doctor who sends you to Physical Therapy. They do some manual therapy, maybe some …
Butt Pain with Running | with Brodie Sharpe, Physiotherapist
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Fear & Pain: Is There a Difference?
What’s the difference between fear and pain? Well, not as much as you might think. Denis enjoyed running but his first love was crossfit. He would go to …
How do I avoid Re-injury?
The strongest predictor of running injuries is previous injury. If you've had plantar fasciitis, you are far more likely to have plantar fasciitis again than …
How to Heal Achilles Tendonitis
Mike hadn't run for 9 months due to his Achilles pain. He was trying to train for his first marathon, but he couldn't even run around the block. He'd …
Load vs Capacity: How to Actually Fix Your Running Injury
In this episode, Matthew talks with physiotherapist and podcaster Brodie Sharpe about how you can actually fix your running injury. They discuss the different …
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