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All runners want to know the secret to running pain free. Dr. Lisa DPT is a physical therapist that specializes in helping runners prevent and treat injuries and believes runners can meet their goals without injuries getting in the way. She integrates the current research with her experience as a PT and runner to bring you tangible takeaways from each episode that you can apply to your running. www.drlisadpt.com
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Youtube Video: Best Shoes for Plantar FasciitisPodcast: Does Your Arch Height Increase Your Risk for InjuryPodcast: The New Way to Treat Plantar FasciitisPlantar Fasciitis Rehab Program (has helped over 2,000 runners with PF)Youtube Video: When Can You Return to Run After Having PF
In todays episode, Dr. Lisa talks through the 2 different medial arch types and when to focus on addressing them, especially if you are injured. She talks through why having a flat foot is not necessarily a bad thing and why high arches don't do well with an orthotic. Links and Resources: Foot and Ankle Program: At home rehab program for injuries including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, posterior tibialis pain and big toe painHip Program: At home rehab ...
Links and Resources: Customized Running PlanHip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, gluteal tendinopathy, low back soreness/pain, SIJ pain, psoas/hip flexor pain, piriformis syndrome and ITB syndromeRunners Knee Program: At home rehab program for pain around the kneecap, under the knee cap or around the joint lineFoot and Ankle Program: At home rehab program for injuries including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, pos...
In today's episode, Dr. Lisa talks through her most used and loved shoes from this past year. She explains why she liked a shoe, what to look for in a shoe and why the shoe worked for her foot. Links and Resources: Lacing Technique for Ankle Stability: WATCH HEREPodcast on Carbon Plated Shoes: LISTEN HEREHip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, gluteal tendinopathy, low back soreness/pain, SIJ pain, psoas/hip flexor pain, piriformis syndrome and ITB syndr...
In this episode, Dr. Lisa talks through the top 3 ways to tell if you are using your glutes correctly, even if they are strong. This is based off information she sees with her in person and virtual runners, especially those who are injured. Links and Resources: Runners Complete Program: 12 week strength and mobility program that helps runners prevent injuries and run stronger. Receive 3 full body strength workouts that take 45 minutes and 3 post run mobility routines each week. Has helped ove...
Feel like your glutes are weak or could be stronger when running? Listen to this episode to learn 3 simple things you can add into your routine that might be inhibiting your glutes from having a strong contraction Improve your hip internal rotation: youtube video here
In this episode, Dr. Lisa walks you through the different types of foot strike while myth busting exactly what happens to the body when someone heel strikes. She also talks you through what to do if you have an injury and think its related to your foot strike. Hip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, gluteal tendinopathy, low back soreness/pain, SIJ pain, psoas/hip flexor pain, piriformis syndrome and ITB syndromeRunners Knee Program: At home rehab progra...
In today's episode, Dr. Lisa talks about how you can improve your running, whether it's to improve performance, endurance, or speed week after week. This will help you reach your goals faster and help you get out of your own way. BLACK FRIDAY DEALS: Foot and Ankle Program: $30 offRunners Knee Program: $30 offHip Program: $30 offRunners Complete Program: $30 offREHAB AND STRENGTH BUNDLE: $297 (Over 50% Off)Customized Running Plan: 50% off your first month with code FALL25
Learn about what role the gluteus minimus plays when running and how this small, but important muscle has to co-contract to improve stride mechanics. If you’ve ever blamed “weak glutes” for every injury, this episode reframes how you think about the entire hip complex. Runners Complete Program
In today’s episode, I’m diving into a common question I get from runners: “Why does my back hurt when I run?” We’ll unpack the real reason behind that post-run low back soreness, even when there’s no nerve pain or injury and how tight hips and pelvic position can play a big role. I’ll also share the two key steps to fix it so your runs feel smoother and more comfortable. YOUTUBE LINK Hip Rehab Program: 12 week rehab program that addresses hip pain, SIJ pain, and low back pain with running spe...
Running a marathon pushes your body to its limits, leaving behind muscle damage, inflammation, and temporary immune system suppression. In this episode, we will chat through what happens to your body post race according to the research including changes in with cardiac biomarkers, hormones, and the "post marathon flu". Links and Resources: FREE 7 Day Trial to the Complete Runners ClubHip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, gluteal tendinopathy, lo...
In today's episode, Dr. Lisa walks through 10 things you can do to hit your running goals in 2026 and improve your running. These are scientifically proven and will also help prevent future injuries. Get a customized running plan with strength training included HERE (50% off the first month) Runners Complete Program: Strength train full body with running specific exercises
In this episode, Dr. Lisa talks through the lower limb biomechanics, specifically how the big toe connects to the glutes during the different parts of the gait cycle. Lower Limb Biomechanics Program: Sale Ended
The glutes aren't the only muscle that make up your posterior chain. Listen to this episode to learn how you can strengthen your posterior chain so you can run stronger, get faster and improve your stride. Links and Resources: Runners Complete Program: Strength Program for Runners100% Customized Training Plan: CLICK HEREHip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, gluteal tendinopathy, low back soreness/pain, SIJ pain, psoas/hip flexor pain, piriformis syndro...
In this episode, we talk about a newer research article that breaks down the exact % of what we should be running week after week with the longer runs in order to stay low risk for injury. Research HERE Customized Training Plans HERE
Pacing Strategy Episode Strength and Mobility Program for Runners: Customized Training Plan
Listen to this episode to see what the fastest runners in the world have in common and why this gives them an advantage. Most runner do not do what these elite runners are doing nor do they train it correctly. Access the Foot and Ankle Program
In this episode of the Rehab for Runners Podcast, Dr. Lisa dives into the truth about glute activation exercises and whether they’re actually worth doing before your runs. She breaks down why isolating your glutes isn’t the best approach, what co-contractions really mean for running, and how closed-chain exercises can make a bigger impact. Youtube Video: Why Most Runners Have Weak Glutes (5 exercises to improve your glute contraction when running) Hip Rehab Program for lateral glute pai...
Fear of reinjury is one of the biggest mindset blocks runners face during recovery and it can hold you back even when your body is ready to move forward. In this episode, Dr. Lisa shares how shifting your mindset, visualizing future running goals, and trusting your rehab plan can help you confidently take the next step. Sign Up For the NYC Marathon Strength Group HERE 100% Customized Training Plan: CLICK HEREHip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, ...
If you’re a runner dealing with stubborn lateral hip pain, it might be more than just tight glutes. In this episode, Dr Lisa break down Gluteal Tendinopathy and why this condition is so common in runners, what the latest research says about treatment, and how to stop the pain without relying on stretching or foam rolling. $20 off the Hip Program with Coupon Code GLUTEALTENDINOPATHY (expires Sept 1) CLICK HERE100% Customized Training Plan: CLICK HERE
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