The Runners Zone

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the management of patella tendinopathy, including subjective testing, exercise prescription, and return to run progressions. They explore different cases of tendinopathy in runners and the importance of a deliberate approach to rehabilitation. They also discuss the concept of tendon apathy tissue and provide practical advice for managing patella tendinopathy in runners. Additionally, they touch on the topic of fifth metatarsal pain and fractures among runners.

Hey and welcome back to The Runners Zone Podcast. I’m Nathan Carlson. Today, Chris and I discussed how we measure professional progress. We discuss how this has evolved from new grads to business owners.  Chris and I will be bringing BTWW to Nashville, Tennessess at Wolfe Pt this Septemeber 30th-October 1st. We are pumped to share how we approach managing running related injuries from tendon related disorders to BSIs. Over the weekend, we cover running an effective subjective exam, performing a thorough orthopedic assessment, conducting functional testing and gait analysis and developing specific exercise and training plans for individual patients. We cover a lot of science, but at the end of the day this course is all about practical application to real life runners. To learn more and sign up check out the link below.  BTWW Nashville - https://zerenpt.samcart.com/products/btww/

In today's episode, Chris and I discuss how we approach designing running plans for our patients getting back to training and competition and how we coach athletes for performance and longevity. We discuss practical case examples and the need for open/honest communication, how to balancing work and life with training. Finally, we discuss how we approach running returning from bone and tendon injuries of the hip, knee, and foot. Chris and I are excited to announce we are taking our BTWW course to Nashville, Tennessee, on 9/30-10/1. This is a two day, in-person course designed to sharpen your clinical skills working with runners. We cover fundamental sciences of bone and tendon injuries, running a targeted orthopaedic exam, exercise progression, and developing return to run plans. And this course is heavy on practical application. It’s all about how you apply key ideas to actual runners. To learn more, check out the link below.  Chris recently launched a new offering, “Run With Chris' is a subscription-based program designed specifically for recreational distance runners. Take the guesswork out of your programming with weekly running workouts and drills programmed by Chris. To learn more about Run with Chris, be sure to visit the link below! BTWW Nashville https://zerenpt.samcart.com/products/btww/ Run with Chris https://chrisjohnsonpt.com/runwithchris/

In today’s episode, Chris and I explain how to navigate your PT career as a new grad. We cover the mentors and experiences that have shaped our professional careers and try to pull out some key ideas for new grads just starting their careers. If you have enjoyed The Runners Zone Podcast, we'd love it if you gave us a review and shared it with a friend! 

In this episode, Nathan and Chris sat down with chiropractor Luke Nelson. Luke has 20 years of experience working with runners and endurance athletes and has a particular interest in the calf muscle complex. He breaks how to assess calf and foot strength and how that . He also speaks to the importance of how to apply that data to the unique patient in front of you. To learn more about Luke, be sure to give him a follow IG and check out his online course for managing running related injuries below.  Luke's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sportschiroluke/ Luke’s Courses: https://www.matassessment.com/matrunningcourse If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love it if you gave us a review!

In this episode, Chris and Nathan break down intra-articular pain. They cover runners dealing with Meniscus tears, cartilage damage, and ligament injuries breaking down the essentials to a quality examination. The dissect important misconceptions about what to do and not do with these injuries.  Envelope of Function Presence of Abnormal Findings in 230 Asymptomatic Knees Knee Arthroscopy Versus Conservative Management Clinical Exam of the Runner (Video) Episode 35: Kentaro Onishi on Injectables If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love it if you gave us review! 

The hosts cover hip anatomy and injuries, including sacral stress fractures and low back pain. They discuss the importance of rehabilitation and muscle function in ACL reconstruction. Assessing hip conditions and determining medical intervention is highlighted, along with the need for exercise variation and proximal thigh strength.

In this episode, the hosts debate whether runners should lift weights. They discuss the importance of resistance training for runners, the benefits of using Cinder Blocks, and the relationship between running and quad strains. They also share a case study on thigh defect rehabilitation and explore the importance of staying updated with medical advice.

In this epsiode, Nathan and Chris break down the current state of injuries and triathlong, expected timelines for racing after a stress fracture, and how "life loads" are often more important than "training loads".  RunWell is a website to help runners run with more confidence and less pain by providing actionable guides, timeless training plans, and always-available support from expert coaches and physical therapists through an engaged and supportive online community. Check out https://runwell.com/ and access lifetime membership today. As a token of appreciation for being a listener and supporter of our podcast, plug in "rw10" to save 10% off.

In this episode, Chris sat down with Greg Lehman. Greg is a chiropractor and physiotherapist based out of Canada. Greg is extensively published in the literature on manual therapy and exercise biomechanics. In his clinical and teaching roles, he blends the fields of biomechanics, pain science, and psychology to help active individuals with injury management and prevention. They dive into how to manage osteoarthritis, the importance of staying active when dealing with an injury, and the need for variability in movement throughout life.  Greg’s Online Course http://www.greglehman.ca/new-page-1 Greg’s Course Live Course Calendar http://www.greglehman.ca/courses-2023 Check out Greg’s Website and free pain guidebook http://www.greglehman.ca/