78: What Runners Need to Know about Tendinopathy and Tendon Health (with Dr. Alex Nelson)
Tread Lightly Running Podcast
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Strength Training Transcends Rehab
Proper strength training is essential in the rehabilitation process and should not be viewed as separate from rehab. While traditional rehab often focuses on body weight and band exercises, these should serve as a starting point for progression to more intensive gym-based strength training. Heavier loads are critical for treating tendon pain and tendinopathy, as they stimulate both muscular adaptation and tendon healing. Research supports that strength training with higher loads leads to greater adaptive and healing effects on tendons.
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