What are one of the most common injuries runners experience? Tendon Injuries

In this episode, we are diving into tendon injuries with John Liddell, PT, DPT, OCS, a Milwaukee-area runner and physical therapist. More specifically, we will define tendons, tendinopathies, common symptoms, treatment strategies, and returning back to running after various tendon injuries.

John is able to deliver a unique combination of past experience of tendon injuries in addition to professional and clinical experience as an experienced physical therapist. The goal is to help runners better understand these injuries, what they can expect, and how to effectively treat tendons.

Articles Referenced:

Jill Cook - Tendon Pathology Continuum

Lazarczuk et al. - Tendon Loading

Dr. Keith Baar Podcast on Isometrics

John’s Social Media:

Instagram

John’s Blog on Tendinopathy

BioEndurance Links:

BioEndurance Website

BioEndurance Newsletter

Instagram

YouTube Channel

Mastering Miles Podcast Website

Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes. If you are dealing with an injury, make sure to consult a health care professional such as a physical therapist or doctor.

What goes into a proper running analysis? Short answer is a lot more than just hopping on a treadmill to run!

In this episode, Dr. Zach Shiels, a chiropractor that specializes in treating runners, joins to chat about the art of running analysis and provides the ins and outs of expert assessment. As an experienced runner, Dr. Shiels combines his passion for running with his expertise. We talk through what is included in a functional assessment, including squat form, breathing, and core strength.

We then dive into the nuances of running mechanics as we explore essential findings in gait assessment, from overpronation to hip drop and crossover gait.

Should runners focus on perfecting functional movements or running gait? Find out in this episode!

Elite Sport and Spine Links Links:

Website

YouTube Channel

Elite Sport and Spine Instagram

Dr. Zach Shiels Instagram

Articles/Resources References:

Moore: Economical Running Technique

Diaphragm Breathing Assessment Video

Elite Sport and Spine Exercise Playlist

Runner’s Pose Drill Video

Single Leg Squat Runner’s Pose Drill Video

BioEndurance Links:

BioEndurance Website

BioEndurance Newsletter

Instagram

YouTube Channel

Mastering Miles Podcast Website

Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes. Please consult your physical therapist, chiropractor, coach, and medical team to assess run form and functional movements

Let’s develop the many skills involved with running! In this episode, we chat with Robert Meilbeck of Expedition Performance, a physical therapist and coach. Robert helps to enlighten us and explain how many training plans neglect running skills and the motor control aspect of running. He helps to detail beneficial drills and workouts to train running skills, including strides, tempo workouts, progressive long runs, hills, recovery runs, and pace specific workouts.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable tips and expert advice to help you optimize your training and achieve your running goals. Tune in to unleash your full running potential!

Expedition Performance Links:

Expedition Performance Website

Instagram Expedition Performance

EP Running Instagram

Articles/Research Referenced:

Vernillo et al. 2016 - Uphill and Downhill Running

Moore: Economical Running Technique

Yamaguchi et al. on Marathon Training Volume

BioEndurance Links:

BioEndurance Website

BioEndurance Newsletter

Instagram

YouTube Channel

Mastering Miles Podcast Website

Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes. Please consult your physical therapist, coach, and medical team to safely initiate a new training program.