Dr. Rich Willy, an expert in running injuries and Associate Professor at the University of Montana, joins Sarah Yule to delve into injury management for runners. They discuss the critical role of education and load management in treatment, as well as the fascinating impact of footwear, including insights on 'super shoes.' The conversation also highlights strategies for handling bone stress injuries and the challenges of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). Expect valuable tips tailored for endurance athletes!
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Challenging Running Injuries
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy, patellofemoral pain, and bone stress injuries are particularly challenging for runners.
Address these with a long-term approach and consider multifactorial causes.
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Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Insights
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy’s persistence is potentially linked to modern lifestyles with increased sitting and compression.
High-intensity running with greater hip flexion further exacerbates this issue.
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Patellofemoral Pain Management
Treat patellofemoral pain early and thoroughly, involving specialists like podiatrists when necessary.
Educate patients about the potential for long-term recovery and shared responsibility.
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In this episode we’re syndicating a conversation originally recorded for the Physio Network podcast with Dr Rich Willy and host Sarah Yule.
We delve into the art and science of injury prevention and recovery for runners. With a focus on mastering running injuries, this conversation is packed with actionable insights tailored for endurance athletes. Dr Rich Willy, Associate Professor at the University of Montana and Director of the Montana Running Lab shares his expertise on managing persistent running injuries, the critical role of education and load management in treatment, and the impact of footwear—including clinical insights on "super shoes." We also explore the challenges of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and effective strategies for managing bone stress injuries in runners.
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