Rehab For Runners
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
Episodes
193 episodes
How to Fix Low Back Pain When Running ⎸ Ep 122
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 ...
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Throwback: What Actually Happens To Your Body After You Run A Marathon ⎸ Ep 121
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 includin...
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10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Running
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.
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The Connection Between the Big Toe and the Glutes
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
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Posterior Chain Strength for Runners
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:...
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How Much Running Is Too Much?
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.
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5 things to focus on the week of the race to improve your performance
Pacing Strategy EpisodeStrength and Mobility Program for Runners:
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Top 1% of Runners Have This In Common
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.
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Why Glute Activation Exercises Don't Work
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 approa...
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The Mindset You Need When Recovering From An Injury
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 goa...
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Summer Series: Gluteal Tendinopathy
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 abo...
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Summer Series: ITB Syndrome
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is one of the most common causes of lateral knee pain in runners—and yet its root cause is still widely misunderstood. In this episode, Dr. Lisa breaks down what we do know about ITBS, why it happens, ho...
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Summer Injury Series: Plantar Fasciitis
In this episode of the Rehab for Runners podcast, we’re diving deep into one of the most common and misunderstood causes of heel pain: plantar fasciitis (or more accurately, plantar fasciosis). You'll learn what actually causes it, why...
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Summer Injury Series: Shin Splints
In this episode of Rehab for Runners, we’re kicking off the Summer Injury Series with one of the most common running complaints: shin splints. I break down what shin splints actually are, how to tell if you have them (or if it’s someth...
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Top 5 Underrated Muscles Used When Running
Running uses over 200 muscles, but some of the most important ones often fly under the radar. In this episode, Dr. Lisa breaks down the top 5 most underrated muscles in running — including a few you’ve probably never even heard of — and ...
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10 Things Runners Need to Stop Doing
In this episode of the Rehab for Runners Podcast, Dr. Lisa shares 10 things runners seriously need to stop doing if they want to stay healthy and keep progressing. From stretching your IT band to blaming injuries on missed stretching s...
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The Mindset Behind a Bad Run (And How to Fix It)
Bad runs are inevitable—but they don’t have to break you. In this episode, Dr. Lisa shares how to reframe tough running days using mindset tools she’s developed through marathons, altitude runs, and everyday training. Lin...
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Muscular Strategies for Increasing Running Speed
What actually changes in your muscles when you go from an easy jog to a fast interval run? In this episode, Dr. Lisa breaks down the muscular strategies behind increasing running speed—specifically the shift in how your calves, achilles tendon,...
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ITB Syndrome Q and A
In this Q&A episode, Dr. Lisa breaks down everything you need to know about Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)- from what it is, what causes it, and why it's often misunderstood. She answers listener questions about running with ITBS, recovery...
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The Connection Between Injuries and Training Errors
Is your training plan helping you or hurting you? In this episode, Dr. Lisa breaks down the connection between training errors—like mileage spikes, intensity mistakes, and overtraining—and running injuries. 100% Customized Trai...
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5 Types of Exercises Every Runner Should Be Doing
In this episode of the Rehab for Runners Podcast, Dr. Lisa shares the 5 essential types of strength exercises every runner should include each week. She breaks down why not all gym workouts are created equal for runners and how these s...
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The Movement Pattern That Causes Most Foot Injuries in Runners
In this episode, Dr. Lisa breaks down common foot issues like plantar fasciitis, bunions, and lateral foot pain—and explains the movement patterns that often underlie them. You'll learn how improper load distribution through the foot during gai...
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Boston Marathon Recap
Join Dr. Lisa as she walks you through the Boston Marathon recap ft. the good, the bad, and the ugly. Use this episode as a guide for your next race as she drops some golden nuggets to prevent chafing, fueling strategies and setting realistic e...
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The Difference Between Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Maximus Weakness
In this episode, Dr. Lisa breaks down the difference between gluteus medius and gluteus maximus weakness, and why it matters for runners dealing with hip pain or stubborn weakness. She shares how each muscle functions, what happens when they’re...
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The Balance Between Running at Party Pace and a PR
In this 2 part podcast episode, Dr. Lisa first talks about the difference between treadmill running vs. outdoor running. In the second part, she talks about top of mind her internal mindset and the struggles between the racing strategy in order...
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