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Important Information About Bone Stress Jun 12, 2023

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This episode reviews a 2022 paper titled: 'Not all bone overuse injuries are stress fractures: it is time for updated terminology'.

Learn why stress fractures are so serious and are treated very differently to other running injuries.
Discover that most bone stress injuries are not stress fractures, and why it matters.
Brodie then discusses the grading system for bone stress injuries, alongside the likely time off running.
Learn other considerations why predicting return to running including injury history, age, and other relevant factors.

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Is There a Right & Wrong Running Shoe with JF Esculier (Re-Run: June, 2020) Jun 05, 2023

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In my opinion JF Esculier is #1 when it comes to evidence based clinic practice for treating runners. He has published several running related studies and is constantly updating his knowledge on all things running. JF does have a huge interest is shoe prescription relating to injury reduction, treatment & performance, so our discussion revolves around just that. We discuss when you should change running shoes, if it is okay to run in 1 shoe type, if we need running support & what we do for plantar fasciitis!!

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Brodie’s Injury Update (Hip Flexor Pain) May 29, 2023

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Brodie talks through his recent hip flexor rehab journey and shares his insights to help you rehab your own injury.

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Michaela’s Run Smarter Success Story May 22, 2023

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Michaela had been dealing with a tibialis posterior injury for several months without improvement. However, she is here to share her successes including rehab principles, strengthening exercises, running modifications, footwear recommendations, and pain guidelines in order to successfully complete a recent marathon!

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Time Efficiency & Training Quality with Taren Gesell May 15, 2023

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Taren Gesell is the Owner of Mymottiv.com and is on the podcast today to help improve the quality of your training.
We cover common pitfalls runner's make with their training efficiency and what a weekly routine should look like.

Listen to learn:

What an efficient training plan looks like
Thoughts on stretching, foam rolling, and massage guns
How to use training zones
Rest days, strength days, and cross-training days.

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Managing Low Back Pain for Runners (Patron Release) May 08, 2023

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Today Brodie released a patron exclusive episode on how to manage low back pain. Brodie shares his experiences with low back pain before diving into topics such as:

The myth between core strength and low back pain
Should you activate your core when running?
Is low back pain from poor posture
Injections/medications/Surgery and scans
Breathing tips with heavy lifting
Effective Mobility exercises
Back strengthening exercises

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Re-Run: Knee OA misconceptions with Kevin Maggs May 01, 2023

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This episode we identify common misconceptions surrounding knee osteoarthritis and bust common myths you might have. Ideas around:

What is knee OA?
What causes knee OA?
What are the consequences of having OA?
What is the symptom timeline?
What are common non-surgical treatments?

We also discuss the correlation between running and osteoarthritis. What some common symptoms are and if you can continue to run with OA. The answers might surprise you!

Kevin Maggs is an instructor for The Running Clinic in the US, he helps deliver sound evidence-based advice to runners and medical practitioners alike.

Link here for Kevin's twitter account: https://twitter.com/RunningReform

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10 Treatments to Avoid with Tendon Pain Apr 24, 2023

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This episode discusses a 2018 paper by Jill Cook titled: 'Ten treatments to avoid in patients with lower limb tendon pain'

Listen in to hear what treatments you should and shouldn't avoid including injections, scans, stretching and exercise.

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Katie’s Run Smarter Success Story Apr 17, 2023

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Katie was dealing with persistent ankle and knee problems and was trying desperately to complete a half marathon. After a year of set-backs, she changed strategies and finally started building momentum. Katie is on the podcast today to share her frustrating moments and step-by-step guide for success!

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