
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
Latest episodes

Mar 27, 2024 • 41min
Proximal Hamstring Rehab with Dr. Sarah Louie
Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy, also known as sit bone pain, can be very tough to treat because of how much you use your hamstrings when you're running. Today we have Dr. Sarah Louie with us to talk all about the most effective way to treat proximal hamstring tendinopathy. Our first reaction whenever pain pops up is to stretch it, but with this type of overuse running injury, it is not the best move. Listen to today's episode for actionable steps you can take to get rid of sit bone pain.Connect with Dr. Sarah:Instagram -dr.sarah_thehipdocWebsite: www.legacyrehabandperformance.comHip Program: At home rehab program for runners to get out of hip painLegion Protein Powder: use code LISA for 20% off (favs include Cinnamon Cereal and Apple Pie)

Mar 27, 2024 • 41min
Proximal Hamstring Rehab with Dr. Sarah Louie
Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy, also known as sit bone pain, can be very tough to treat because of how much you use your hamstrings when you're running. Today we have Dr. Sarah Louie with us to talk all about the most effective way to treat proximal hamstring tendinopathy. Our first reaction whenever pain pops up is to stretch it, but with this type of overuse running injury, it is not the best move. Listen to today's episode for actionable steps you can take to get rid of sit bone pain.Connect with Dr. Sarah:Instagram -dr.sarah_thehipdocWebsite: www.legacyrehabandperformance.comHip Program: At home rehab program for runners to get out of hip painLegion Protein Powder: use code LISA for 20% off (favs include Cinnamon Cereal and Apple Pie)

Mar 20, 2024 • 50min
The 6 Steps to Growing as a Runner with Dr. Duane Scotti
When it comes to seeing progress in your running, it isn't always linear, but there are things you can do to speed up the process and have a breakthrough year in running. Today we have Dr. Duane Scotti to chat about the 6 steps and exactly what you can do to progress as a runner. Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner and has been a leader in the rehab and running community for 20+ years. He is truly living his passion educating the running community that they don’t need to stop running to get over a running injury. Through his signature 1:1 coaching program, weekly videos, and podcast episodes, he empowers runners to get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running. Through strength and run specific training you can build your body to have a strong mind, strong body, and just keep running! Learn more about how Duane became a healthy runner here![Download] 6-Steps to Growing as a RunnerConnect with Dr. Duane:· Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner· Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community· Subscribe to our YouTube Channel· duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com· www.sparkhealthyrunner.comListen & Subscribe to the Healthy Runner Podcast:· Apple Podcasts· SpotifyLegion Protein Powder: use code LISA for 20% off (favs include Cinnamon Cereal and Apple Pie)

Mar 20, 2024 • 50min
The 6 Steps to Growing as a Runner with Dr. Duane Scotti
When it comes to seeing progress in your running, it isn't always linear, but there are things you can do to speed up the process and have a breakthrough year in running. Today we have Dr. Duane Scotti to chat about the 6 steps and exactly what you can do to progress as a runner. Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner and has been a leader in the rehab and running community for 20+ years. He is truly living his passion educating the running community that they don’t need to stop running to get over a running injury. Through his signature 1:1 coaching program, weekly videos, and podcast episodes, he empowers runners to get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running. Through strength and run specific training you can build your body to have a strong mind, strong body, and just keep running! Learn more about how Duane became a healthy runner here![Download] 6-Steps to Growing as a RunnerConnect with Dr. Duane:· Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner· Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community· Subscribe to our YouTube Channel· duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com· www.sparkhealthyrunner.comListen & Subscribe to the Healthy Runner Podcast:· Apple Podcasts· SpotifyLegion Protein Powder: use code LISA for 20% off (favs include Cinnamon Cereal and Apple Pie)

Mar 13, 2024 • 7min
Prevent Injuries This Year By Addressing This
If you want to prevent injuries this year, it's a must to work on your running form and more specifically what is happening at the hips.When you address what is happening in the single leg position during gait and it becomes stronger and more stable, you significantly decrease your risk for injuries. This really comes down to strengthening your gluteus medius, but not the way most people see glute med strength.Listen to todays short, sweet and to the point episode to get all the details on how your hip stability plays a big role in injury prevention.Links:Runners Complete ProgramMy favorite plant based protein powder: Legion's Apple Pie and Cinnamon Crunch Protein Powder (use code LISA for 20% off your first order)Toe Spacers: Improve your big toe stability and alignment with these toe spacers. Wear them for 10 minutes at work, watching tv or before going to bed and they will help you use your big toe more when running. (Use code DRLISA10 for 10% off)More running tips on youtubeResearch: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30193080/

Mar 13, 2024 • 7min
Prevent Injuries This Year By Addressing This
If you want to prevent injuries this year, it's a must to work on your running form and more specifically what is happening at the hips.When you address what is happening in the single leg position during gait and it becomes stronger and more stable, you significantly decrease your risk for injuries. This really comes down to strengthening your gluteus medius, but not the way most people see glute med strength.Listen to todays short, sweet and to the point episode to get all the details on how your hip stability plays a big role in injury prevention.Links:Runners Complete ProgramMy favorite plant based protein powder: Legion's Apple Pie and Cinnamon Crunch Protein Powder (use code LISA for 20% off your first order)Toe Spacers: Improve your big toe stability and alignment with these toe spacers. Wear them for 10 minutes at work, watching tv or before going to bed and they will help you use your big toe more when running. (Use code DRLISA10 for 10% off)More running tips on youtubeResearch: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30193080/

Mar 7, 2024 • 15min
Mentally Preparing For Your Next Race
ITS RACE WEEEEK!!!Which really means, the hard work is done. You have done everything you could do with the tools and resources you have available to prepare for the race. Now comes the hard part, convincing yourself that you can do it.If you're anything like me, confidence is strong during training and then plummets the week of the race. You start to question if you can do it, if you can finish in X time, or what will go wrong. That's where your mental preparing comes into play. We all know running is 80-90% mental, so we have to address it. For me, this means reassuring myself that everything is going to be fine and I will do the best I can to build my confidence for the race. Enjoy the episode as I walk you through my game strategy as I enter my upcoming race!

Mar 7, 2024 • 15min
Mentally Preparing For Your Next Race
ITS RACE WEEEEK!!!Which really means, the hard work is done. You have done everything you could do with the tools and resources you have available to prepare for the race. Now comes the hard part, convincing yourself that you can do it.If you're anything like me, confidence is strong during training and then plummets the week of the race. You start to question if you can do it, if you can finish in X time, or what will go wrong. That's where your mental preparing comes into play. We all know running is 80-90% mental, so we have to address it. For me, this means reassuring myself that everything is going to be fine and I will do the best I can to build my confidence for the race. Enjoy the episode as I walk you through my game strategy as I enter my upcoming race!

Feb 28, 2024 • 19min
What Does Your Arm Swing Say About Your Form?
If you wan to run more efficient, improving your running form is the first place I would start. When you tweak and improve your form, your running economy improves, your injury risk is lower, and you can improve your performance faster.But trying to improve your running form can feel overwhelming. You may have even thought: Where do I even start? How do I know the new cue is even helping?Whenever I help someone improve their form, I always work top down- analyzing their head, shoulders, and arm swing first. A runners arm swing can say so much about what is going on with the rest of the body because your arms control your legs.In today's episode, we are talking about mistakes runners make with their arm swing that is effecting the rest of their form. When you can start to use your arms correctly, your running will feel more in sync and effortless!Links from the episode:If you are a motivated runner looking to improve your performance, you need a personalized plan. A running plan that is designed for your goals, experience and lifestyle of running otherwise you increase your risk for injury and it's going to be real difficult to improve your endurance. Thats exactly why I created the Complete Runners Club: the all-in-one membership so you can train smarter and improve your performance with like-minded runners. Join today, doors close Thursday, February 29th.

Feb 28, 2024 • 19min
What Does Your Arm Swing Say About Your Form?
If you wan to run more efficient, improving your running form is the first place I would start. When you tweak and improve your form, your running economy improves, your injury risk is lower, and you can improve your performance faster.But trying to improve your running form can feel overwhelming. You may have even thought: Where do I even start? How do I know the new cue is even helping?Whenever I help someone improve their form, I always work top down- analyzing their head, shoulders, and arm swing first. A runners arm swing can say so much about what is going on with the rest of the body because your arms control your legs.In today's episode, we are talking about mistakes runners make with their arm swing that is effecting the rest of their form. When you can start to use your arms correctly, your running will feel more in sync and effortless!Links from the episode:If you are a motivated runner looking to improve your performance, you need a personalized plan. A running plan that is designed for your goals, experience and lifestyle of running otherwise you increase your risk for injury and it's going to be real difficult to improve your endurance. Thats exactly why I created the Complete Runners Club: the all-in-one membership so you can train smarter and improve your performance with like-minded runners. Join today, doors close Thursday, February 29th.