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Rehab For Runners

Rehab For Runners

Dr. Lisa DPT 215 Episodes Sep 3, 2026

A podcast for runners who want to run pain-free. Host Dr. Lisa, a physical therapist specializing in running injuries, discusses how to prevent and treat common running-related issues. She combines current research with her own experience as a PT and runner, offering practical takeaways that listeners can apply to their training. The show aims to help runners meet their goals without being sidelined by injuries.

Episodes

Case Study: Fixing Achilles Pain By Addressing The Hip ⎹ Ep 144
Case Study: Fixing Achilles Pain By Addressing The Hip ⎹ Ep 144 Sep 3, 2026 1055 In todays episode, Dr. Lisa talks through her 1:1 clients rehab programming after he came to her with achilles pain for 2 years. See what she addresses and how it affected his pain level to prep for a 100 miler in October.Links:LABOR DAY SALE for Foot and Ankle Program ($30 off)LABOR DAY SALE for Hip Program ($30 off)LABOR DAY SALE for Knee Program ($30 off)LABOR DAY SALE for Runners Complete Prog
The 4 Pillars of Strength Training ⎹ Ep 143
The 4 Pillars of Strength Training ⎹ Ep 143 Aug 4, 2026 1168 In this episode, Dr. Lisa explains the breakdown of everything runners need to be doing outside of running and in their strength workouts in order to run faster, further and prevent injuries.Here is what you will learn:The 4 pillars of strength training and which pillars most runners missHow to decrease your risk for injury in your training plans and strength workouts while building endurance, spe
3 Main Ways Runners Lose Energy ⎹ 142
3 Main Ways Runners Lose Energy ⎹ 142 Jul 22, 2026 1209 In todays episode we break down where the biggest compensations happen during the running gait cycle and exercises you can do to fix this. This will not only allow you to have a more efficient stride but also decrease your risk for injuries. Next week I will be opening the doors to the Complete Runners Club so you can have more intermediate to advanced strength workouts for runners. Starting in Au
Top 5 Glute Max Exercises According To The Research ⎹ Ep 141
Top 5 Glute Max Exercises According To The Research ⎹ Ep 141 Jul 15, 2026 914 In todays episode, Dr Lisa breaks down the top 5 exercises for muscle activation of the glute max and why these exercises are important for runners to add into their strength routineRunners 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 wee
The Best Glute Med Exercises for Runners ⎹ Ep 140
The Best Glute Med Exercises for Runners ⎹ Ep 140 Jun 26, 2026 864 In todays episode, Dr. Lisa breaks down the science of why exercises like clamshells need to be progressed and what exactly you can do to strengthen the gluteus medius.Links and Resources:30/30 Runners Strength Group (Starts July 1)Research for Glute Med
Is Over Pronation REALLY that bad? ⎹ Ep 139
Is Over Pronation REALLY that bad? ⎹ Ep 139 Jun 10, 2026 921 In today's episode, Dr. Lisa talks through the difference between pronation and over pronation, how this can affect the gait cycle and how to fix it.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 over 2,000 run
4 Non Negotiables for Foot and Ankle Rehab ⎸ Ep 138
4 Non Negotiables for Foot and Ankle Rehab ⎸ Ep 138 May 28, 2026 1010 If you are rehabbing a foot and ankle injury, there are 4 things you want to make sure you address, especially as you start thinking about returning to run. The big 4 are focusing on movement patterns and how the biomechanics of your foot and ankle are affected when one is missing.Runners Complete Program: 12 week strength and mobility program that helps runners prevent injuries and run stronger.
4 Muscles To Strengthen If You Have IT Band Syndrome ⎸ Ep 137
4 Muscles To Strengthen If You Have IT Band Syndrome ⎸ Ep 137 May 14, 2026 1325 Use this episode as a guide if you have ITB syndrome. Dr Lisa reviews what ITB syndrome is, the mistakes made with ITB Syndrome rehab and what approach to take with your rehab so you can quickly return to runLinks and Resources:Watch this youtube for 4 exercises that address IT Band SyndromeRunners Complete Program: 12 week strength and mobility program that helps runners prevent injuries and run
Quad vs. Glute Dominant Runners ⎹ Ep 136
Quad vs. Glute Dominant Runners ⎹ Ep 136 Mar 4, 2026 964 In todays episode, Dr Lisa talks about what it means to be a quad or glute dominant runner, why this is common even if you have strong glutes, and what you can do to fix it. 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 routi
How I took a runner with Plantar Fasciitis from 7/10 pain to 0/10 pain ⎹ Ep 135
How I took a runner with Plantar Fasciitis from 7/10 pain to 0/10 pain ⎹ Ep 135 Feb 26, 2026 1254 In this episode, Dr. Lisa talks through a case study that she worked through with a client who had been dealing with Plantar Fasciitis for years, been to 6 PTs and still had pain with running and standing. She talks you through what she looked for in a running form analysis and posture analysis and how she was quickly able to take the pain away. Links and Resources:Work 1:1 with Dr. Lisa (limited
Hip drop is not just from gluteus medius weakness ⎹ Ep 134
Hip drop is not just from gluteus medius weakness ⎹ Ep 134 Feb 12, 2026 1249 Every runner who hears they have hip drop almost instantly associates it with gluteus medius weakness, but that's not always the case and in fact it's never the case to only strength one muscle to address a compensatory movement pattern.Learn the causes of hip drop, what you can do to fix it and what the actual goal should be when running.Apply for a Running Form Analysis HEREFoot and An
Should You Change Your Running Form If You Aren't Injured? ⎹ Ep 133
Should You Change Your Running Form If You Aren't Injured? ⎹ Ep 133 Feb 5, 2026 945 In today's episode, Dr. Lisa walks you through when it is necessary to change your running form and how you should go about it. She also talks you through what she looks at in a running form analysis to keep someone's running form completely natural during changes.FREE Runners Strength GuideRunners Complete ProgramApply for a Running Form Analysis HERE

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