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Quick takeaways
- Avoid sudden changes in training load and focus on energy availability.
- Perform specific exercises to strengthen key areas involved in running.
- Choose running shoes based on comfort and individual needs, rather than solely on biomechanics.
Deep dives
Training load and workload management are key factors to prevent injuries
It's important to avoid making big changes to training load too quickly and be mindful of intensity. Regular deload periods and focus on energy availability, including caloric intake, are crucial.
Specific strength and conditioning exercises can help prevent running injuries
Exercises such as calf raises, lateral hip exercises, quad and hamstring exercises, squats, and deadlifts are important to strengthen key areas involved in running.
Biomechanics and running shoes play a role in injury prevention
Biomechanics can indicate areas of greater load on the body, but they don't necessarily predict injuries. Running shoe selection should be based on comfort and individual needs.
Shin pain can have different causes
Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), a soft tissue condition, can be managed by reducing volume and intensity, while bone stress injuries require rest. MTSS can be identified by pain along a region greater than five centimeters on the inside of the shin.
Energy availability and nutrient intake are crucial for injury prevention
Ensuring adequate caloric intake and nutrient availability, including calcium and vitamin D, is essential for bone health and injury prevention.
Brad Beer is a physiotherapist with over 17 years experience and clinical expertise in running and triathlon related injuries. He is head physiotherapist of the Super League Triathlon series, consultant physiotherapist for Triathlon Australia's Olympic Podium Centre, and he has also consulted for British Triathlon, Triathlon New Zealand and Athletics New Zealand and numerous Olympic and World Champion athletes. In this interview we dive deep into triathlon related injuries, rehabilitation and prevention.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-General advice on injury prevention, what to do if you do get injured, and the biggest mistakes athletes do that lead to injuries or after getting injured
-Swim, bike and run related injuries
-Symptoms and diagnosis of common triathlon injuries
-Treatment of common triathlon injuries
-Rehab and return to sport from common triathlon injuries
-Deep dive into running injuries, including managing running load, strength and conditioning, and energy availability
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LINKS AND RESOURCES:
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The Physical Performance Show website, Instagram and Twitter
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Injury prevention and rehabilitation with James Debenham, PhD | EP#209
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Injury prevention and recovery methods for triathletes with Nate Koch | EP#114
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