Plantar Fasciitis (AKA plantar heel pain & plantar fasciopathy) can be extremely debilitating for runners & is very commonly a chronic condition. But it doesn't have to be! This episode covers crucial information about plantar fasciitis in running much as:common symptomsdiagnostic tests & relevant scanshow long plantar fasciitis takes to recoverother potential causes for your symptomsplantar fasciitis risk factorsBecome a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group

Runner's knee AKA Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a complex topic. So Pat & Mike from That's Running Podcast helped me with providing the best advice for you and your knee pain.Some topics we discuss are:How we define PFJ pain & outdated terminologyWhy you should stop foam rolling your ITBCorrect diagnosis before undergoing treatmentWhat are the treatment options for youCommon mistakes with PFJ painCommon training errorsIs changing your shoes the answer?If you love hearing the boys and want to continue following them, head to their podcast or the links below:https://www.facebook.com/thatsrunning/https://www.instagram.com/thatsrunning/Become a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group

Dr Amy Bender is a sleep scientist on a mission to promote sleep for well-being & better performance. She is the perfect guest to have on the podcast to discuss it's importance for your running performance, recovery and efficiency. We discuss:Link between sleep and running injuriesWhat you need to know about the different sleep stagesSigns & symptoms of poor sleep habitsImportance of both sleep quality and quantity Common sleeping disorders for runnersCan I sleep too much?Practical tips for sleep hygieneRight sleep position and pillowHere are the links for:Amy's twitter account https://twitter.com/Sleep4SportAmy's insta account https://www.instagram.com/sleep4sport/Here is a link for the sleep questionnaire:  https://static-content.springer.com/esm/art%3A10.1186%2Fs40798-018-0140-5/MediaObjects/40798_2018_140_MOESM1_ESM.pdfBecome a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group

Tyson hosts the Relaxed Running Podcast and we combined my knowledge as a physiotherapist with his knowledge as a running coach to put together a list of common training errors. Whether you have been running for 10 weeks or 10 years you will learn a lot from today's episode. We cover:The errors with doing too much too soon.The dangers with combining certain training variablesThe benefits of running slow and finding your 'embarrassing pace'.Linking training errors with sleep, stress and recovery.The dangers of lacking consistency.The big factor of frustration when recovering from an injury.Relaxed Running Podcast can be found on insta: https://www.instagram.com/relaxed_running/Become a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group

Chloe is an Advanced Sports Dietitian and co-owner of the Health Performance Collective. She also works with athletes including the Parramatta Eels Rugby team. If you want to progress in your running performance, you need the right advice around nutrition. Here are some of the topics we cover:Subtle symptoms that might relate to poor nutrition.Signs of a healthy nutritional balanceWhat FODMAP and IBS is and how it effects our runningIs there a relationship between diet and injury?The miscommunication with implementing a low FODMAP diet.Training errors that can lead to gut issues.You can follow Chloe's 2 instagram pages here:https://www.instagram.com/chloe_mcleod_dietitian/https://www.instagram.com/health_performance_collective/And more about her low FODMAP challenge here:https://www.instagram.com/thefodmapchallenge/Become a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group

Dr Peter Malliaras has been a clinical researcher in the field of tendinopathy pathology and rehabilitation for more than 15 years. He has contributed to more than 55 peer review publications surrounding tendinopathy and as a clinician, sees around 30-40 tendinopathy clients per week.I pick his brain around:The latest research in tendon pain and tendon rehabilitationWhat management has shifted in the past 5-10 yearsWhat we can conclude with shockwave. PRP and cortisone injections.Best management from acute to chronicWhen to be sent for scansWhat other structures could be contributing to painYour Facebook questions also get answered!To visit Peter's website head to:  https://www.tendinopathyrehab.com/For Peter's twitter go to: https://twitter.com/DrPeteMalliarasBecome a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group

Another podcast first. I talk to Caz who has agreed to be our first case study. Suffering with patella tendinopathy for 5 months now, we discuss her initial symptoms and how management spun out of control. We talk about the highs and lows of her journey, discussing recent flare-ups amongst the small wins and her battle to run the Melbourne Marathon this year.In this episode you will learn:Common characteristics and behaviour of patella tendinopathyReal-world presentation of the downward spiralWhy sometimes you shouldn't listen to doctorsTests you can perform to determine your tendon capacityInitial steps to control tendon irritabilityWhy you need to be careful implementing speedThe raw emotions and frustrations with chronic tendinopathy.Become a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group

Now we get practical! We break down Achilles, High hamstring & gluteal tendinopathy into 5 categories:1.) Generic causes & common training errors 2.) Daily modifications to avoid compression3.) Exercise progressions: isometric, isotonic, plyometric.4.) Running biomechanical considerations5.) Differential diagnosisLearn about the difference between mid-portion and insertional achilles tendinopathyDifferent sleeping positions to help gluteal tendinopathyIntrinsic risk factors for achilles tendon painExamples to strengthen the hamstring out of compressionBecome a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group

Talking tendons 1 explains WHY and HOW we get a tendinopathy, but now we look at some universal principles to rehabilitate and prevent tendon pain! We learn 3 stages to recovery:Stage 1: Identify daily tasks and positions that will be compressing the tendon.Stage 2: Tendons love load! but how do we progress?Step 1: isometrics, Step 2: Eccentrics Step 3: Concentric/eccentrics Step 4: power/speed/plyometrics Step 5: entire kinetic chain restore functionStage 3: Throughout stage 2 carefully balancing what running loads can be tolerated. Then we finish with Brodie's top 5 Prevention tips: Become a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group

We begin a new mini-series with Talking Tendons 101.Learn the different tendon pain terminology: Tendinopathy, Tendinosis, tendinitis.Learn about the tendon structure continuum: Reactive, dysrepair, Degenerative.The 3 main reasons why we get tendinopathy 1. Overload. 2 Compression. 3. Lack of recovery/reducing load tolerance.Tendinopathy risk factors and why we don't rely heavily on biomechanics.Become a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group