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Running Injury

Barefoot Running A Podiatric Surgeon’s Story with Dr. Stephen Dini

Matthew Boyd / November 28, 2023

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

Matthew Boyd / November 25, 2023

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

Matthew Boyd / November 21, 2023

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 …

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Matthew Boyd / October 31, 2023

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 …

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Do I Need to Stretch Before I Run

Matthew Boyd / October 10, 2023

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 …

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Why Do Runners Get So Upset When They Can’t Run

Matthew Boyd / September 25, 2023

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

Matthew Boyd / September 23, 2023

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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Fix Heel Pain with Running

Matthew Boyd / September 19, 2023

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 …

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Butt Pain with Running

Matthew Boyd / August 27, 2023

Butt Pain with Running | with Brodie Sharpe, Physiotherapist

Follow Brodie Chapters Get Help If you’re having trouble with an injury, click the button below to book a free call with us... …

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Fear & Pain Is There a Difference

Matthew Boyd / August 15, 2023

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 …

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How Do I Avoid Re-Injury

Matthew Boyd / August 8, 2023

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 …

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How to Heal Achilles Tendonitis

Matthew Boyd / August 1, 2023

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 …

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Matthew Boyd / May 30, 2023

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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TENDINOPATHY PODCAST COVER

Matthew Boyd / April 22, 2023

Patellar Tendonitis from Running | with Prof. Peter Malliares

On this episode of The Adaptive Zone, we speak to expert Professor Peter Malliares about tendinopathy, a condition characterized by persistent pain around the …

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Overcoming Achilles Tendinitis

Matthew Boyd / October 30, 2022

Overcoming Achilles Tendinitis | Mike’s Story

Achilles Tendinitis is one of the most common running injuries out there. It is also one of the most difficult to overcome. Research studies suggest that many …

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Irregular Periods in Female Runners

Matthew Boyd / April 23, 2022

Irregular Periods in Female Runners

Irregular periods are extremely common among female runners. However, just because something is common, it doesn't mean that it's normal. Menstrual cycle …

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Can I Keep Running Through Pain

Matthew Boyd / March 30, 2022

Can I keep Running Through Pain?

Can I just keep running through the pain? This must be one of the most common questions I hear as a Physiotherapist. The shorter answer is, actually, yeh, …

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What causes Running Injuries

Matthew Boyd / July 6, 2021

What Causes Running Injuries? | E23 with Jason Tuori, Physical Therapist & Running Coach

Every runner gets injured at some point. Estimates on how often runners get injured vary, depending on which study you read. In any given year it is estimated …

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Podcast Cover Osteitis Pubis Pubic Bone Pain in Runners E21 with Benoy Mathew, Physiotherapist

Matthew Boyd / June 27, 2021

Osteitis Pubis: Pubic Bone Pain in Runners

Osteitis Pubis is a relatively uncommon cause of pubic bone pain in runners. However, when it occurs it can be a real nightmare to get rid of it. A few months …

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Runners Knee and Obesity

Matthew Boyd / April 21, 2021

Runners Knee and Obesity | E18 with Amanda Schennato

Runner's knee refers to a bunch of different conditions that cause knee pain in runners. However, it is most commonly used in reference to patellofemoral pain. …

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I am a Registered Physiotherapist within the province of Alberta, Canada only.

Any online consultations with individuals located outside of Alberta will be in my capacity as a Certified Running Coach. I do not provide Physiotherapy or injury rehabilitation services to anyone located outside of Alberta, Canada.

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