Podcasts by Doc On The Run Podcast

Partial credit vs pass or fail with running injuries from 2023-12-13T04:59

Don't ever forget that when you get a running injury, the goal is not to heal the injury. The goal is to get back to running. 

If you heal the injury and you get so weak and so stiff, tha...

Add stress systematically after running injury (DAY 3) from 2023-12-11T04:59

Why would you want to add stress? 

We're not talking about psychological stress. We're not talking about the stress of a screaming baby or a boss yelling at you. 

We're talking abo...

Is it a big deal if I run with a partially torn plantar fascia? from 2023-12-08T04:59

One of the problems with the plantar fascia is that you may think you have plantar fasciitis, but eventually you find out that it was not really fasciitis at all.

It's actually a partiall...

Every run is test run after healing an injury (DAY 2) from 2023-12-06T04:59

When you have a running injury and you know what your goal is you are halfway there. But if you're trying to get back to running, you've really got to do three things.

You have to start m...

How can gout lead to hallux rigidus? from 2023-12-04T04:59

One of the problems with being a runner is that you have a higher pain threshold. 

If you have a minor attack of gout, it may not bother you as much as it would other people and what Gout...

Find the gaps between you and running (DAY 1) from 2023-12-01T04:59

A runner called me to follow up and asked:

"I've been doing the routine that we discussed during our first call and I've got no pain, I’ve got no tenderness. How can I tell if I'm really ...

When does a pregnant runner need orthotics? from 2023-11-29T04:59

Your doctor might recommend custom orthotics if you're an athlete, and you happen to be pregnant. 

When you get pregnant, you have lots of hormones going through your systems that can cau...

How to use Yasso 800s to test marathon readiness after injury from 2023-11-27T04:59

Today we're talking about the Yasso 800's developed by a guy named Bart Yasso. 

I was lucky enough to meet him after he gave a talk before the Salt Lake City marathon back when I was in r...

Can my doctor tell if I need peroneal tendon surgery by looking at my ankle? from 2023-11-24T04:59

Today's episode comes from one of the YouTube viewers who was watching a video called "Can I run with a split peroneal tendon?"

I was trying to explain the circumstances when you can run ...

How big toe position can help sesamoid stress fracture or bipartite sprain from 2023-11-22T04:59

This episode comes from a consultation call on webcam with a runner with a sesamoid stress fracture. 

Interestingly, his doctor wasn't even sure what it was, if it was really a crack in t...

Injured 5 weeks out from half marathon. Is there hope? from 2023-11-20T04:59

Today's episode comes from Benda, who was watching a video called "12 steps to healing and running with a metatarsal stress fracture" on the Doc On The Run YouTube channel. 

She asked a q...

What does a fracture walking boot do? from 2023-11-17T04:59

I recently got a comment from Michael on a video on the Doc On The Run YouTube channel which was about how fracture walking boots are one of the worst treatments for an injured runner. 

H...

Difference between a sesamoid fracture non-union and bi-partite sesamoid sprain from 2023-11-15T04:59

I recently got a great question from someone who was watching one of the videos on sesamoid fractures.

Underneath the big toe joint, you have two little bones called sesamoid bones.   Som...

The #1 question for a runner with a second stress fracture from 2023-11-13T04:59

Stress fractures are the most common overtraining injury I treat in runners. 

If you're a runner with a stress fracture, your first question is probably "When can I run?"

Since the...

When should I give in and have plantar plate surgery? from 2023-11-10T04:59

If you are a runner struggling with a plantar plate sprain, it is probably going to be extremely frustrating trying to get it to heal so you can get back to running. 

The plantar plate a ...

Reduce your risk of the #1 most common injury by 35%? from 2023-11-08T04:59

Just last week, I was giving a lecture at the International Foot and Ankle Foundation meeting in Hawaii. The lecture was on Conservative Management of Ankle Sprains in Runners Who Want to Run. Listen

What do injured runners do that makes as much a sense as picking at a healing skin incision? from 2023-11-06T04:59

In today’s podcast episode we're talking about fracture healing versus skin healing.

This talk comes from a discussion I had at the International Foot and Ankle Foundation meeting in Hawa...

How much earlier than X-ray can ultrasound prove fracture healing? from 2023-11-03T04:59

If you get a fracture of one of the metatarsal bones in your foot, you are not going to be able to run until it heals. 

But as soon as it's healed, you will want to start running again.  ...

What info would I give to a high school cross-country team? from 2023-11-01T04:59

I was just lecturing at the International Foot and Ankle Foundation meeting in Hawaii. One of the podiatrists came up to me and asked me a question after one of the sessions.

He said that...

What is a common cause of 5th metatarsal fracture in a trail runner? from 2023-10-30T04:59

If you're a trail runner or a marathon runner or an ultra-marathoner, well, the last thing you want to do is get a fracture.    If you break something, you have to sit still until it heals, and ...

Can the toenail grow back if the root of the nail is removed by biopsy? from 2023-10-27T04:59

Bruised toenails are extremely common in runners. Many consider black and blue toenails a rite of passage when training for your first marathon.    However, if a bruise under the toenail appears...

When can I start running after metatarsal fracture if no healing on the x-ray? from 2023-10-25T04:59

If you get a fracture of the metatarsal, you have to make sure that it's healed before you start running on it. 

It doesn't matter if it's a stress fracture, or a traumatic fracture where...

When should I start working out with a plantar plate sprain? from 2023-10-23T04:59

Plantar plate injuries are one of the most difficult injuries for runners. 

The reason is that they can take a long time to get better. Every time you take a step, you're applying direct ...

Is it risky to run with cuboid fracture? from 2023-10-20T04:59

I was on a call with a marathoner who had a cuboid fracture.

He was getting better, and he was trying to figure out how he could start running.

The cuboid bone is an irregular bone...

When can I run if my doctor says don’t run? from 2023-10-18T04:59

I don't like it when I hear a doctor said, "Don't run." 

What the doctor should say is, "Let's figure out how you can run." 

And if you're injured, that's what you should be thinki...

How likely is a setback if I run while stress fracture heals? from 2023-10-16T04:59

Today I got a great question from a runner who had a 4th metatarsal stress fracture while training for a marathon. He wanted to know how likely it was to get a setback, or re-injury, if he is ru...

What can doctors do to relate to runners? from 2023-10-13T04:59

Today's episode comes from the question-and-answer session at the International Foot & Ankle Foundation meeting in Las Vegas. I was lecturing on Medical Imaging Strategies in Runners to Aver...

Can I let runners run in an ankle brace after an ankle sprain? from 2023-10-11T04:59

Today's episode comes from the question-and-answer period when I was lecturing at the International Foot & Ankle Foundation Medical Conference in Las Vegas. The talk was Conservative Managem...

Workout while waiting to heal from 2023-10-09T04:59

All injured runners realize it's a problem.

You're not working out when they get an overtraining injury. You're told to sit still. But the problem is not that you're going stir crazy beca...

How to add miles and speed at lower risk if running after injury from 2023-10-06T04:59

I just got a great question from a runner with a cuboid fracture. He signed up for four weekly coaching calls as he was returning to running. 

He just wanted to make sure that he didn't m...

Can heel raises make insertional Achilles Tendinitis worse? from 2023-10-04T04:59

I got a question on one of the Doc On The Run YouTube channel videos about insertional Achilles tendinitis.

Kevin asked:   “For a few weeks, I had insertional Achilles tendinitis. I have ...

Can Ultrasound have a false positive for fracture? from 2023-10-02T04:59

When I see a runner who's had a sprain or a trip or a fall or something, the #1 concern is to make sure no bones are broken. 

Most of the time, what I do is I take a portable ultrasound u...

How does callus show healing on non-displaced fractures? from 2023-09-29T04:59

Today's episode comes from a question on the Doc On The Run YouTube channel.  We were talking about how bone callus shows up as evidence of healing after a fracture in a runner.   Her question w...

Audit your stress level to avoid re-injury from 2023-09-27T04:59

I was just on a webcam call with a runner who signed up for an initial consultation and then decided to get a few weeks of additional coaching where we just check in every week to make sure that...

Top 3 Mistakes Runners make with plantar fasciitis from 2023-09-25T04:59

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of foot pain that might keep you from running. 

But some treatments that help "normal" patients may cause lingering trouble in runners. 

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Would collagen supplementation help an interstitial tear? from 2023-09-22T04:59

Today's episode comes from Olivia who asked a question on the Doc On The Run YouTube channel:   

“I believe I'm dealing with an interstitial tear. Would supplementing collagen help the he...

What size compression socks should I buy? from 2023-09-20T04:59

Compression socks are a useful tool when recovering from a running injury.  Just a little compression can gently squeeze all that inflammatory fluid out of your foot, your ankle and your leg.  Listen

3 Signs runner has the wrong doctor from 2023-09-18T04:59

If you got injured, but you're trying to get back to running, one of the most important decisions you can make is which doctor you choose to see. 

And it is entirely your choice. 

...

Intractable dubious metatarsalgia diagnosis from 2023-09-15T04:59

Today's episode comes from one of the Doc On The Run YouTube viewers.  

Casey wrote in and he said, 

“This year I suffered from this problem after switching to zero drop running sh...

What is the sinus tarsi? from 2023-09-13T04:59

I get lots of questions about "sinus tarsi syndrome" in runners.

It seems like most runners who call me don't even really know what it is. 

The sinus tarsi is not a structure, so m...

Biggest danger with popping a broken toe back in place (avascular necrosis) from 2023-09-11T04:59

I had a question on one of my YouTube videos in which I was trying to explain the procedure for broken toes called "closed reduction."  That's the fancy term for popping the broken bone back in ...

Should a runner have surgery to shorten a long second metatarsal bone? from 2023-09-08T04:59

Today's episode comes from a second opinion discussion with a runner suffering with a nagging plantar plate ligament injury. 

She was considering surgery for a plantar plate sprain.

Can I still run after I heal a fibular stress fracture? from 2023-09-06T04:59

Today's episode comes from a question from one of the Doc On The Run YouTube channel viewers about fibular stress fractures. 

There are only tow bones between your knee and your foot: The...

Fast&Easy vs. Fast&Cheap fracture imaging from 2023-09-04T04:59

I was just speaking with a runner who scheduled a second opinion consultation. He asked, "what is the best way to tell if my foot is broken." 

I said, "Well, there's the fast and easy way...

Bone bruise for 10 months still not running from 2023-09-01T04:59

Today's episode comes from a comment on Doc On The Run YouTube channel. 

Colin watched the video explaining: “Bone bruise vs stress reaction in a runner.” He posted a question asking what...

You cannot run early without data from 2023-08-30T04:59

I just had a conversation with a runner who signed up for one of the self-help courses. She booked a short call just to get a jumpstart, prioritize and figure out what she really needed to do fi...

Do bunions cause plantar plate sprain in runners? from 2023-08-28T04:59

Perhaps the most nagging injury, and most difficult to deal with if you're a runner, is something called a "plantar plate sprain." 

The plantar plate ligament is on the bottom of the foo...

Is returning pain normal when running after a healed stress fracture? from 2023-08-25T04:59

Today's episode comes from Janet ,who posted a comment and question on the Doc On The Run YouTube channel.    She said,    “I got a healed stress fracture, returned to running. I got into cross ...

Does a split peroneal tendon always require surgery in runners? from 2023-08-23T04:59

The peroneal tendons help stabilize your foot. They're kind of your landing gear when you run. They keep you from wobbling or swaying out of control. 

When you start to roll your ankle, t...

Maintaining running fitness while injured is a delicate dance from 2023-08-21T04:59

Today's episode comes from a discussion I had with a runner who is only five weeks out from a marathon.    She has been injured and super-aware that she could lose her fitness fast!

Her m...

3 basic steps to straighten a crooked broken toe from 2023-08-18T04:59

There really are three basic steps that doctors use when you have a broken toe.    The medical term for this procedure is called "closed reduction." 

We don't cut the broken toe open, loo...

Do I have to use crutches for a fibula stress fracture? from 2023-08-16T04:59

One of the questions I get most often from runners with stress fractures is...

"How can I get it to heal better? How do I get back to running faster?"   The best way is to remove the stre...

Can MRI miss a plantar plate strain? from 2023-08-14T04:59

Plantar plate injuries are very common, and they are extremely annoying.    I get lots of questions and comments both from the podcast and from the Doc On The Run YouTube channel about plantar p...

Single most effective but most neglected tool to run earlier after injury from 2023-08-11T04:59

Almost all runners who call me for a consultation have one thing in common.   The number one thing they want to get out of their discussion with me is “How can I start running sooner? I want to ...

Fibula stress reaction vs stress fracture what is the difference? from 2023-08-09T04:59

If you have ankle pain and you push around on that lump of bone on the outside of your ankle, you may realize that you have pain on the bone specifically.  

If so, you might become worrie...

What does an elephant, a woman in high heels and a forefoot runner have in common? from 2023-08-07T04:59

This may seem like a strange episode, but I just had a conversation with a runner who is not just a forefoot runner, but she is really a forefoot runner. Like running-on-your-tiptoes kind of for...

4 main causes of lateral ankle pain in runners from 2023-08-04T04:59

If you've been running, training for a marathon or an ultra-marathon and you start to get pain on the outside of your ankle, you do have a reason to be concerned.   There are really four things ...

Best imaging study for plantar plate injury in runners from 2023-08-02T04:59

If you have been told you have a plantar plate sprain, you're probably already really frustrated. 

Even minor plantar plate tears can be nagging injuries that are very difficult to get be...

Best test for a runner with ankle sprain from 2023-07-31T04:59

If you're out on a run and you roll your ankle, you need to know how you can test the ankle to figure out what is wrong.   More importantly, what tests can tell you how likely it is that you're ...

Fracture that seemed like a plantar plate sprain from 2023-07-28T04:59

There are times when you might have a suspected stress fracture in your foot. If so, your doctor may order an X-ray. 

There are other times when it's extremely unlikely that you have a br...

How to rule out soft tissue vs. bone injury from 2023-07-26T04:59

If you are running with foot or ankle pain, and you're trying to figure out what's wrong, the first step is deciding if it is a bone injury or  soft tissue injury.    It might be useful to talk ...

Why does a Lister’s corn hurt when I run from 2023-07-24T04:59

I recently did an episode where I was talking about Lister’s corns.

If you missed it, a "Lister's corn" is really just a callus or thick skin that looks like the pinky toenail or the litt...

How to tell soft tissue vs bone injury in a runner from 2023-07-21T04:59

All overtraining injuries are difficult. 

The problem is that you're trying to not lose your running fitness while giving the injured part enough of a rest so it can actually heal.   A ru...

Was the plantar plate ligament injured before my MRI? from 2023-07-19T04:59

I was recently doing a second opinion consultation with a runner over a webcam to review the MRI of his foot.    What we found was that he had what looked to be attenuation and a partial tear in...

Running injuries are like compounded interest in reverse from 2023-07-17T04:59

Every runner who gets injured is in a race against time.  

It is a race to not lose your running fitness.    You know you are going to get weaker. You know you're going to get stiffer. Yo...

When to worry an ankle sprain is a Lateral Process Fracture from 2023-07-14T04:59

I just saw a runner who sprained her ankle.  It's been about a month and she's still having pain. Pain and swelling persisting a month later, are not good. There are a couple of reasons that th...

Worst imaging study for plantar plate injury in runners from 2023-07-12T04:59

If you are a runner with pain in the ball of the foot at the base of the second toe and start researching online, you may become concerned you have a thing called a plantar plate injury.   

My pinky toenail split in half from 2023-07-10T04:59

Just this week, I got a call from an injured runner about a new problem. I've seen him before for some other issues, but in this case.

He said that he thought maybe he actually had an ing...

When to add weight bearing exercise with stress reaction from 2023-07-07T04:59

Today's episode comes from a YouTube viewer who posted a question,    “I have a low risk grade stress reaction in my posterior tibia. Interestingly, there is some research discussing the benefit...

Could peroneal tendon pain really be a nerve problem? from 2023-07-05T04:59

Today's episode comes from a YouTube viewer named John, who wrote in with a question about nerve pain vs. peroneal tendon pain.    He said ”I'm experiencing discomfort in my fifth metatarsal/per...

Are “stress reaction” and “metatarsalgia” the same? from 2023-07-03T04:59

Today's question comes from one of the YouTube viewers. Tasnim, wrote in and wanted to know whether or not "stress reaction" is the same terminology that is used in the UK for the term "metatars...

Is there always bruising with a plantar fascia partial rupture in a runner? from 2023-06-30T04:59

You're out on a run, and you suddenly start having extremely sharp heel pain.

You think it's plantar fasciitis. 

But when you look at your foot, you see a huge bruise.    That's no...

Bedrest is like Chemo for Runners from 2023-06-28T04:59

One of the most powerful ways to reduce stress and strain on any piece of injured tissue is to get completely off of your feet.  Bedrest can do that. 

I was talking with a runner recently...

It’s not plantar fasciitis if you call for a ride instead of finishing your run from 2023-06-26T04:59

Today I was on a call with an injured runner who was told she had plantar fasciitis.    She was confused and she started doing some research. She enrolled in the Runner's Heel Pain Course becaus...

Doctors goal with fracture boot versus your goal with boot from 2023-06-23T04:59

Risks of PRP vs Cortisone injections for Hallux Rigidus from 2023-06-21T04:59

I was just on a call with a runner who has had this condition called "hallux rigidus."  and it's where your big toe joint starts to get stiff, becomes rigid, and it doesn't move as much.   Hallu...

Running allergy and injury recovery from 2023-06-19T04:59

Have you ever been to the doctor and heard this, “You must be allergic to running because you get injured every time you go running.” 

A recovering runner and I were on a call talking abo...

Top 5 reasons Runner’s Heel Pain doesn’t get better from 2023-06-16T04:59

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common conditions that affects runners.

In fact, foot pain consistent with plantar fasciitis accounts for about 40% of all visits to the podiatrists i...

Logical vs. Psychological barrier to healing running injuries from 2023-06-14T04:59

I just had a discussion with a really interesting patient. He was a pro triathlete. He had some difficulty getting past a particular injury.

We were talking about all of the ways that you...

6 Stages of fracture healing in runners explained from 2023-06-12T04:59

Every runner with a stress fracture wants to know "when can I run?" 

How soon you can start running after a foot fracture really depends on when you have enough strength in the bone so th...

3 ways runners lose fitness after an ankle sprain from 2023-06-09T04:59

The first thing any runner should do when you roll your ankle is protect the ankle from further injury. In fact, the algorithm doctors use to treat ankle sprains is P. R. I. C. E.

P stand...

3 Best signs heel pain is NOT plantar fasciitis from 2023-06-07T04:59

There are three key indications that tell me that somebody may not have plantar fasciitis, but probably have something else.

If you think you have plantar fasciitis, you may have a differ...

Does callus reduction decrease risk of plantar plate sprain? from 2023-06-05T04:59

I got a specific question about a recent episode on calluses in runners. 

The question was, “Well, if you have that pattern of callus, and reduce the thickness of the callus so the callus...

Traumatic disappointment and delayed healing from 2023-06-02T04:59

I was just on a call with an interesting elite athlete, and he's been injured.    He had one particular injury in his foot and then started having a completely different injury, as soon as that ...

First step sit still and wait from 2023-05-31T04:59

Yesterday I called a recovering runner, just to check in and see how he was doing, because he had done the Fast Track Challenge 2 months ago.    He's doing great. He has recovered and gotten pas...

3 Callus patterns show risk for Plantar Plate Sprain in runners from 2023-05-29T04:59

If you are a runner and you get pain in the ball of the foot, particularly at the base of the second toe right. It could be a plantar plate sprain.    Whenever I see a runner on webcam who has p...

Most valuable stretches after a running injury from 2023-05-26T04:59

Everybody's short on time. This is true for runners in training, but it's also true for injured runners. 

If you're trying to make progress as fast as possible, you really have to do the ...

3 reasons for Cheilectomy failure after Hallux Rigidus surgery from 2023-05-24T04:59

If you have a condition called "hallux rigidus" or "hallux limitus," the name tells you what's wrong. 

"Hallux" means big toe.

"Rigidus" means the big toe joint doesn't move at all...

What is a tendon synovectomy surgery? from 2023-05-22T04:59

Let's say you have a nagging tendon injury that's really been painful. It's been bugging you a lot when you run. 

You have had persistent pain either on the side of the ankle that just wo...

Broken toes with an ankle sprain? from 2023-05-19T04:59

Let's say you're out on a trail run, you roll your ankle and sprain it. So what do you do?

You limp home, you get back to the car, you ice it, you take some pressure off of it, you elevat...

Should I get a CT scan or test walking to see if fracture is healed? from 2023-05-17T04:59

Today's episode comes from a discussion I just had yesterday with an athlete. He had a metatarsal fracture non-union.

A "fracture non-union" can develop when there is a crack in the bone ...

What is a bone callus in a metatarsal stress fracture from 2023-05-15T04:59

When you get an injury to a bone like a metatarsal stress fracture, you can develop a thing called a "bone callus."

You might even see it as a lump visible on the x-ray in your doctors of...

Can running on the road cause Achilles tendinitis in one leg and calf strain on the other? from 2023-05-12T04:59

Achilles tendon injury on one leg and a calf muscle strain on the other leg?  Talk about a bummer: 2-for-the-price-of-1 overtraining injuries! Yes, it is possible to get similar running injurie...

Foot pain that is truly a pain in the butt from 2023-05-10T04:59

What would be worse than not being able to run because you had foot pain that didn't get better for a year or two?

I know one thing that would be worse... Having foot surgery to treat a p...

Methodical testing is the key to running after injury from 2023-05-08T04:59

If you just got injured, your number one goal is to not lose your running fitness as your running injury heals.    If you were diagnosed with a running injury a while ago, you stopped running an...

Scared of re-injury after trying to build strength from 2023-05-05T04:59

This morning, I was on a call with a recovering runner who signed up for a series of coaching calls to get back to running after a long-standing injury.    This is an elite athlete who had multi...

After healing a stress fracture should I use Alter-G after I start running outside? from 2023-05-03T04:59

Let's say you have been injured. You've been a good little patient. You waited around, you have done nothing. You have endured a frustrating period of boredom. And you finally started running ag...

Are you using a treadmill for returning to running after an injury? from 2023-05-01T04:59

Today I was out on a run and I was thinking about treadmills versus running outside. To be fair, I was actually running outside during this run.    It seems like most of the runners who sign up ...

When are x-rays useful for runners with Morton’s neuroma? from 2023-04-28T04:59

Let's say you're out on a run and you start getting some aching pain in the ball of the foot. It persists for a while.    It's not really that bad. Your foot is not killing you. But it starts to...

Best way to file toenails for marathon runners from 2023-04-26T04:59

Have you ever had black toenails after a long run?

Have you ever lost a toenail after a marathon?

Have you tried using goopy skin lubricants, or worn  bigger shoes that make you fe...

When is plantar fascia surgery necessary for runners? from 2023-04-24T04:59

If you're a runner with plantar fasciitis, you probably have heel pain when you get up and step out of bed. 

If that's gone on for months, you tried icing, you've tried stretching, and yo...

Ankle pain vs sinus tarsi impingement when running from 2023-04-21T04:59

If you get aching pain in your ankles when you're running, and it seems to lag and doesn't just go away, you might not have ankle pain at all. 

There's a thing that I see often in runners...

Is it okay to run before I get MRI of plantar plate sprain? from 2021-12-31T04:59

I often get questions from runners and this is actually a common one that I get from runners when they have either enrolled in the plantar plate sprain treatment cour...

Worst way to tell a stress reaction from a stress fracture from 2021-12-29T04:59

I lecture at medical conferences about stress fractures, trying to teach physicians the difference between a stress response, a stress reaction, which is basically an...

Gratitude for you and 500 Podcast episodes from 2021-12-27T04:59

If you only get one thing from this episode, let it be this…Thank you!

From the bottom of my heart I am grateful for you as a list...

Why plantar plate injuries get misdiagnosed so frequently in runners from 2021-12-24T04:59

Every time I do a second opinion consultation with a runner who has a plantar plate injury, I hate to tell you this, but I hear the same story over and over and over....

Best way to tell a stress fracture from a stress reaction from 2021-12-22T04:59

Metatarsal stress fractures are one of the most common overtraining injuries afflicting runners. Much of the time the stress fracture is preceded by what we as doctor...

Which running shoes show running form wear pattern best? from 2021-12-20T04:59

This question came up from somebody in the coaching groups who wanted to make sure that she wasn't going to get re-injured.

She wa...

Why runners should always get second MRI at the same facility from 2021-12-17T04:59

An MRI can be very helpful when you have a strange injury that doesn't seem to fit in any of the common running injury boxes. 

I j...

How can a tarsal coalition start causing pain in a runner? from 2021-12-15T04:59

Today's episode actually comes from a second opinion telemedicine visit with a runner who wanted to know more about a tarsal coalition. 

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How did bone chips get in my peroneal tendon? from 2021-12-13T04:59

Today's episode comes from an injured runner who saw a doctor, got x-rays and found what looked like bone fragments in the peroneal tendons. 

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Why runners should always get a copy of X-ray or MRI image disk! from 2021-12-10T04:59

I was just on a second opinion telemedicine call with an injured runner.

She had a recurring injury that was still keeping her fro...

Should a runner have surgery to remove bone fragments? from 2021-12-08T04:59

Today's question comes from a telemedicine visit second opinion for a runner. 

She was asking if she should have surgery to remove bone fragments.

I said, "Well, let's talk about...

Pathologic vs. abnormal x-ray and MRI findings in runners from 2021-12-06T04:59

The other day I was talking to a runner who had some abnormal findings on the x-rays. 

What we could see was calcification in the Achilles tendon that looked like bone chips. 

Sh...

2 Opposite ways injections can help a tarsal coalition in a runner from 2021-12-03T04:59

Today's episode comes from a runner who was having some weird aches and pains when running.

One doctor suspected he might have a thing called a "tarsal coalition."

A tarsal coali...

3 ways to determine limb length discrepancy in a runner from 2021-12-01T04:59

A podcast listener sent in a great question for the Doc On The Run Podcast.

Sandra asked, "Is there a best way to ascertain if a person has a leg length discrepancy? MRI, measuring, what...

Why healing fractures hurt after stopping the boot from 2021-11-29T04:59

Today's episode comes from a discussion in our Monday, Wednesday, Friday coaching group.

This was someone who actually had a metatarsal fracture and had graduated from using crutches to ...

Running shoe wear patterns with hallux rigidus from 2021-11-26T04:59

Today's discussion actually comes from a question from a runner in the Monday, Wednesday, Friday Coaching Group.

This is a runner who has a condition called "hallux rigidus."

He ...

What is talar beaking on x-ray of a runner? from 2021-11-24T04:59

Today's episode comes from a discussion I had with a runner in person who had some foot pain, it was kind of weird.

He's an elite ...

Should a runner ice a broken toe? from 2021-11-22T04:59

Every treatment in medicine has pluses and minuses. Applying ice is no different. Ice can make some things better, and some things worse.

If you ice something, in general it will calm th...

Trust in a real expert from 2021-11-19T04:59

Every day I do telemedicine calls with injured runners.  They often ask questions that remind me of things learned in the past, that help them understand what to do right now.

It's inter...

What is a subtalar joint sprain in a runner? from 2021-11-17T04:59

Ankle sprains are incredibly common in runners.

Sprained ankles account for about 10% of all musculoskeletal injuries that show up in the Emergency Room.

But there is another inj...

The best and worst way to stop using crutches from 2021-11-15T04:59

If you suffer a severe running injury, some doctors will give you crutches to speed up the recovery process.

Healing any running injury is a race against time. 

All overtraining ...

3 signs of a limb length discrepancy inrunners from 2021-11-12T04:59

This podcast episode comes from a telemedicine visit second opinion with a triathlete and runner who was having pain as he ramped up his mileage.

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Can a 5th metatarsal stress fracture posterior tibial tendinitis? from 2021-11-10T04:59

This is a great question from a runner I've been helping in the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday coaching group. 

She had a fifth met...

What happens if I run before my broken toe heals? from 2021-11-08T04:59

A runner in the in the recovering runners coaching group asked a great question.

She had just broken her toe and could barely walk...

Can a blister on the big toe cause peroneal tendinitis? from 2021-11-05T04:59

I just got a great question from somebody who said he went rock climbing over the weekend, and he got a huge blister on his big toe from his climbing shoes.

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Is a cortisone injection malpractice if it causes a plantar fascia rupture in a runner? from 2021-11-03T04:59

I recently got a great question from a runner who was calling me for a second opinion during a telemedicine visit.

She wanted to run but had a partial rupture in the plantar fascia.

Can I run with arthritis in my ankle? from 2021-11-01T04:59

I got a call from a runner who has a really interesting situation.

He's been doing lots of running, but he's been getting pain in his ankle whenever he runs. 

He gets a little bi...

Should I get an MRI of healing plantar fascia tear before I start running? from 2021-10-29T04:59

This is a great question I got from a runner during a recent telemedicine visit and this was a runner who actually called me for a second opinion because she had a te...

Can I run if my fracture is not yet healed on x-ray? from 2021-10-27T19:48:55

I was just doing a call with a runner who started running before his fracture was healed on the x-ray.

In fact his regular doctor said he couldn’t run on it until the x-rays showed heali...

Heel neuritis doctor did alcohol injection with ultrasound is it a scam? from 2021-10-25T04:49

This episode actually comes from a question I got during the live question and answer period at the end of a talk I was giving at the International Foot and Ankle Foundation meeting in Hawaii. Listen

472_mri_vs_ultrasound_which_is_better_for_plantar_fasciosis_or_partial_rupture from 2021-10-23T04:49

A doctor at a medical conference asked me a great question! 

I was giving a lecture at the International Foot and Ankle Foundation meeting in Hawaii on runners heel pain, specifically ab...

Rehab after tibial sesamoid non-union removal surgery in both feet from 2021-10-22T10:46:27

Today I got a question from a doctor who wanted to know what I would do with a runner after surgery to remove non-healing sesamoid fractures in both feet. 

You have two sesamoid bones un...

Doctor has a runner with a stress fracture for 2 months from 2021-10-20T11:15:36

I was just given a talk at the International Foot and Ankle Foundation's 40th Annual Hawaii Seminar.

And at the end of the session, we got a couple of questions from the audience during ...

Is it better to go barefoot with a stress fracture? from 2021-10-17T09:39:41

This episode comes from a question from a runner I saw in person during a second opinion house call. 

She had a  metatarsal stress fracture and felt like it was more comfortable when she...

Recovering after fracture should I ramp up running intensity today from 2021-10-13T05:35:16

If you want to get back to running faster after a foot fracture (or any overtraining injury), the whole key is make sure that you are increasing your activity to get stronger, instead of just si...

467_runner_with_achilles_worried_after_taking_cipro_antibiotics from 2021-10-11T07:39:07

A podcast listeners wrote in and she asked, 

"How long do I need to stop running or take it easy after taking five doses, meaning two and a half days, of Cipro? 

I told my doctor...

Procedure vs Process in healing faster from 2021-10-08T04:49

A couple of weeks ago, I was working on my motorcycle, and I accidentally cut myself open. 

Long story short…I let a middle school kid put the stitches in the wound. 

In this epi...

Do I have to stop running to cure shin splints? from 2021-10-06T07:24:55

A new runner was having some aching in pain in the shins and he asked, 

"I just started running. I started having shin splints. Some people told me I have to stop. Some people, say I don...

464_healing_running_injuries_is_a_race_against_time from 2021-10-04T13:27:11

I was just doing a second opinion consultation over webcam with a runner who had an overtraining injury. 

She was really worried that she could to lose all of her fitness while waiting t...

Do I Need a Bone Stimulator for a Grade 5 Stress Fracture? from 2021-10-01T04:49

I just did a second opinion consultation with a runner who called and said she was diagnosed with a grade five stress fracture. 

The doctor didn't actually explain what that meant. He ju...

Think of injury recovery as an expanded rest day from 2021-09-29T04:50

I was just doing a second opinion consultation with a runner who was really stressed out.

She said, "I'm going to lose all my aerobic fitness. I'm going to get weaker. I'm going to get s...

What is a Pseudo-Jones fracture? from 2021-09-27T04:49

The fifth metatarsal bone goes from your midfoot out to your little toe. And if you break it, it could be one of three things. 

You could have a shaft fracture, which heals pretty uneven...

Never listen to a coach wearing clown shoes from 2021-09-24T04:59

This episode actually comes from a YouTube comment. This runner saw an image from when I was running a 50 mile trail race wearing Hoka trail running shoes. 

He said, "I would never take ...

How bad is Grade 3 Stress Fracture? from 2021-09-22T04:59

Today's episode actually comes from a podcast listener who had a question: 

"I got an MRI just to give me the green light to resume training and it showed a grade three stress reaction o...

I don’t trust my doctor from 2021-09-20T04:59

Today’s episode comes from a podcast listener with a stress fracture and wants to get back to running.

Jennifer says, "I went to s...

Torn Plantar Fascia: If I run can it heal it later? from 2021-09-17T04:59

I had a really great question from a patient on a second opinion webcam visit. 

“I have a partially torn plantar fascia. Can I kee...

Top 3 running injury secrets from 2021-09-15T04:59

It's no secret..I like to talk about running injuries!

But after so many years working with injured runners, helping runenrs race ...

3 Foot types prone to Extensor Tenosynovitis from 2021-09-13T04:59

Extensor tenosynovitis is one of the running injuries doctors don't often talk about simply because it's a relatively rare condition. 

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Torn Achilles: Should I use crutches? from 2021-09-10T04:59

Just this weekend, I got a call from somebody who said that she was out on a run, she felt a pop in the back of her heel, she went to the emergency room and she was t...

Why some runners should never pay for advice from 2021-09-08T04:59

Every day I talk to injured runners who ask me to help them recover faster so they can run sooner. Some runners call me for a one-time, one-hour consultation. Some ru...

Should I take Lovenox after an ankle fracture? from 2021-09-06T04:59

Today's episode actually comes from a question that is a real-world situation.

Should I take Lovenox after an ankle fracture? I br...

Pick your running coach wisely from 2021-09-03T04:59

Most of the runners who call me when they are inured have hired a running coach. Some of them don’t realize they have a running coach.

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A body at rest tends to remain at rest from 2021-09-01T04:59

A body at rest remains at rest.

Now that is a law of physics. That's not something I came up with, but it definitely applies to running injuries.

This is what I see happen over a...

3 Ingredients required for rapid recovery from running injury from 2021-08-30T04:59

If you want to get back to running as quickly as possible you need 3 essential ingredients:

Recovery, Strength and Balance

No one can save you from 2021-08-27T04:59

The action you and ONLY YOU take are all that matters now.

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Running injuries can happen to everyone from 2021-08-25T04:59

There is NO over-training. There is ONLY under-recovering. You did not run too much. You made a mistake in the order of your workouts or the intensity of one workout or in the strategy you used ...

The advice to rest is a lie from 2021-08-23T04:59

The premise is that your crazy physical activity is the problem.

The promise is that you will heal if you simply sit still.. long enough.

The hope is that recovery will magically...

Is Muscle Atrophy Reversible? from 2021-08-20T04:59

If you're a runner with a running injury, you need to listen up. 

The biggest problem with running injuries is not that you have a broken bone, not that you have a sprained ankle, and no...

#1 Cause of Confusion in Runners from 2021-08-18T04:59

I was recently doing a presentation about how runners go wrong. 

They know all of this stuff about training, running biomechanics, running form and nutrition. And that's not enough.

How can a runner tell athlete’s foot from contact dermatitis? from 2021-08-16T04:59

This episode comes from Amanda who wanted to know how to tell the difference between contact dermatitis and athlete's foot. 

It's summertime, she's been running, her feet sweat a lot, an...

Check your shoe when you have pain! from 2021-08-13T04:59

This episode actually comes from a visit with a runner where I was asked to check her foot. 

This runner happens to also be a phys...

Blister causes in runners from 2021-08-11T04:59

I know blisters are not really an exciting topic. 

But I can tell you one thing for sure, if you're running a marathon and you get...

Limb length discrepancy compensation in runners from 2021-08-09T04:59

I just spoke with a runner during a telemedicine visit who has been having some pain that is flaring up in a couple of different workouts.

He's now a little worried that he's going to wi...

Cuboid pain with running after flatfoot surgery from 2021-08-06T04:59

Today's episode comes from a recent group coaching call for recovering runners. All of the runners on these calls have been injured and they're getting back to runnin...

Can I just keep running and see if it gets better? from 2021-08-04T04:59

I had a recent group coaching call for recovering runners, and the main point of this episode is that you've got to do more frequent follow-up. Even if you manage tha...

In a boot for a stress fracture can I get a stress response on the other foot? from 2021-08-02T04:59

This episode comes from a live group coaching call where recovering runners get to ask me anything they want.

Today on the doc on ...

Ask better questions at the doctor for an overtraining injury from 2021-07-30T04:59

Today's episode comes from a live Q&A. We hold these sessions for runners enrolled in the self-diagnosis courses, and those in group coaching sessions, who just want ...

What can cause aching pain a year after a metatarsal stress fracture? from 2021-07-28T04:59

This episode actually comes from a recent live Q&A I did with recovering injured runners and during these calls you can come on and you can ask me anything that you w...

Top 3 tips to avoid bruising your toenails during long runs from 2021-07-26T04:59

I recently did an episode where I was talking about the causes of black toenails in runners after long runs, and I got a lot of comments and questions about, "Well, w...

What is a posterior process talus fracture? from 2021-07-23T04:59

I just had a discussion with a runner during a telemedicine second opinion.

She rolled her ankle and went to the emergency room. T...

3 reasons runners get black toenails from 2021-07-21T04:59

Today's episode comes from a discussion during a recent television fitness segment interview where I was actually asked about black toenails in runners.

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Can a bone stimulator help a stress fracture? from 2021-07-19T04:59

This was a great question from a runner enrolled in the metatarsal stress fracture course. She wanted to know whether or not a bone stimulator would really be helpful...

Will cycling help my running fitness while injured? from 2021-07-16T04:59

I was just on a telemedicine call with a recovering runner. He asked me about different forms of training that he could do to maintain his running fitness, while he fully healed the injury.

Can injections help my plantar plate sprain heal faster? from 2021-07-14T04:59

This episode actually comes from one of the live Q&As I did with course members who are actually enrolled in courses like the Plantar Plate Sprain Course for Runners ...

My doctor said my stress fracture is a delayed union from 2021-07-12T04:59

This is a question sent in by a listener to the Doc On The Run Podcast and this is someone who's had a stress fracture, and it's now turned into what the doctor calle...

Should I take ibuprofen for a plantar plate sprain? from 2021-07-09T04:59

The anti-inflammatory medications you can get over the counter at the pharmacy do a great job at decreasing musculoskeletal healing, but there is a little bit of a problem.

There's some ...

Slow down if you want to speed up from 2021-07-07T04:59

I was just having a discussion with a runner about the things that she could do to accelerate her running injury recovery.

She has been yo-yoing through a cycle or workouts and short run...

Should I get a plantar fascia injection so I can run? from 2021-07-05T04:59

A runner just asked a great question about when runners should get a plantar fasciitis injection so she can run.

If you've signed up for the Runner's Heel Pain Course, or you've listened...

3 tips for finding a local expert on running injuries from 2021-07-02T04:59

Look, if you get injured, you're going to need help and if you want to maintain your running fitness and you really want to get back to running as quickly as possible...

Does calcaneal fat pad atrophy cause pain when running? from 2021-06-30T04:59

I got a question during a telemedicine second opinion consultation with a runner over webcam.

He was worried that he had some fat ...

Why does running make me nicer? from 2021-06-28T04:59

This is a great question from one of the people I was just working with on a telemedicine visit.

Does running really make me nicer...

Can I do calf raises with hallux rigidus? from 2021-06-25T04:59

This is a great question from one of the YouTube viewers.  Can I do calf raises with hallux rigidus?

He wanted to know whether or ...

Best 3 ways to tell when to replace your running shoes from 2021-06-23T04:59

This morning I was interviewed as a guest expert on a television program for a health and fitness segment. We were talking about how running shoes are really your onl...

Can I do leg presses with a plantar plate sprain? from 2021-06-21T04:59

This episode comes from a question actually from a YouTube comment on one of the plantar plate videos in there, on the Doc On The Run channel and the question was, "C...

Podcast Question from 2021-06-18T04:59

This episode comes from a podcast listener who is training for the High Lonesome 100 mile race.

Kate wrote in to ask:  

I rolled my foot at my child's field day. I heard a crunch...

Is this treatment bad for runners? from 2021-06-16T04:59

I was speaking with a runner who had an over-training injury and she wanted a second opinion. And the reason she called was that she went to see a doctor and the doct...

Running with heel bursitis should I do Achilles wedge stretches for Haglunds? from 2021-06-14T04:59

This episode comes from a house call I just did with a runner who actually has some heel pain. It wasn't plantar fasciitis. 

Haglu...

Do I need crutches after PRP for plantar plate injury? from 2021-06-11T04:59

I was just doing a telemedicine visit for a second opinion with a runner who's had a longstanding plantar plate sprain. These can be very frustrating injuries because if you don't treat them app...

Running shoe selection based on foot type from 2021-06-09T04:59

What does Goldilocks and the Three Bears have to do with running shoes? 

This morning I was doing an interview for a television program explaining some basics about running shoe selectio...

Pain measurement points of runners from 2021-06-07T04:59

When you're recovering from a running injury, the most important thing you can track is your pain.

Changes in pain level is what tells you whether or not you should move from one activit...

Runner with a stress fracture that was never broken from 2021-06-04T04:59

How is it that a runner can actually have a stress fracture that was never even broken in the first place? 

Well, this is a real-world situation that I had with a runner who called me fo...

Why I do not tell runners whether or not they can run over social media from 2021-06-02T04:59

The number one question I get on social media from runners, whether it's a direct message or an email, or even a comment on a YouTube video is:

"My doctor said I can't run. Is it okay fo...

Top 5 Heel Pain Takeaways from IFAF Sonoma from 2021-05-31T04:59

This episode comes from a medical conference last week.

I was asked to give a couple of different lectures on running injuries at the International Foot and Ankle Foundation meeting in S...

Pain is the most underutilized tool for recovering runners from 2021-05-28T04:59

No runner wants pain. 

However, when injured and trying to recover, pain is actually one of the most useful tools at your disposal...

Top 3 Stress Fracture Takeaways from IFAF Sonoma from 2021-05-26T04:59

This episode comes from a lecture I was giving at a medical conference just last week.

One of the lectures was on the differences ...

There is no hope on a downward slope from 2021-05-24T04:59

There is no hope on a downward slope. 

I know that sounds really negative and terrible, but it's true.  

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Can I run if MRI shows stress fracture but no pain? from 2021-05-21T04:59

In the last week alone I had telemedicine calls with two different runners with different types of stress fractures who asked what it means when they have no pain, but an MRI that "shows a stres...

Recover. Don’t Rot. from 2021-05-19T04:59

This episode comes from a discussion I had recently with a recovering runner during a telemedicine visit. She was asking me what to do. 

She is stuck in a cycle of getting frustrated, sh...

How can I train with a femoral neck stress fracture? from 2021-05-17T04:59

I got a call from a runner who asked me about staying fit while training with a femoral neck stress fracture. What is interesting to me is that this person has seen a qualified sports medicine o...

3 types of runners who get the most from telemedicine from 2021-05-14T04:59

Recently I was interviewed on a television program about telemedicine, who it helps and who it doesn't help. I do a lot of telemedicine visits with athletes.

Meeting with a doctor via te...

Which is worse for my Achilles running hills or stairs? from 2021-05-12T04:59

This episode comes from a question sent in by a runner who was listening to the Doc On The Run podcast. 

This is a runner who had an Achilles tendon issue and was recovering and getting ...

Why wonky is better than weak in a recovering runner from 2021-05-10T04:59

I was just doing a telemedicine consult with a runner for a second opinion. He has so much pain in his foot he actually can't even walk on the foot, much less run on it.

One of the quest...

I think I have a bunion but my toe is straight from 2021-05-07T04:59

A bunion deformity is a really common problem, and a bunion is when your big toe moves over and starts pushing against the second toe. Over time that can get bad enough that the big toe actually...

Aching pain in heels from standing desk during pandemic from 2021-05-05T04:59

I just did a telemedicine call with a runner who had a very interesting complaint. This  was heel pain and heel pain in itself is not really interesting, because most of the people who get heel ...

If your hand was broken, would you walk on it? from 2021-05-03T04:59

I was doing a telemedicine, second opinion consultation with an elite triathlete who got a stress fracture and this is actually a very common sort of discussion that I have with runners who sche...

Is cortisone good or bad for hallux rigidus? from 2021-04-30T04:59

A question came up during a recent telemedicine visit I was doing with a runner who has hallux rigidus. He wanted to know whether or not it was a good idea or a bad idea to inject the big toe jo...

Is it okay to jump rope with shin splints? from 2021-04-28T04:59

This episode comes from a question sent in by one of the Doc On The Run Podcast listeners, and she wanted to know whether or not it was okay to jump rope if she has shin splints?

Well, t...

Plantar heel bursitis misdiagnosed as plantar fasciitis from 2021-04-26T04:59

I was just doing a telemedicine call with a runner with a long history of plantar fasciitis, that has not been getting better. She had been doing stretches, icing, and even an injection of corti...

Questions runners should ask doctor during a telemedicine visit from 2021-04-23T04:59

Just this morning I was interviewed on a television program about telemedicine.  Since I have been doing telemedicine for a little more than 10 years they invited me to come on as an expert to t...

Hallux Rigidus running shoes should they be hard or soft from 2021-04-21T04:59

This episode comes from a discussion I just had with a runner during a telemedicine visit where I was helping her figure out a second opinion and what to do about her hallux rigidus. So she was ...

Find your line to recover from injury faster from 2021-04-19T04:59

This episode comes from a discussion I just had with a runner during a telemedicine visit. This person brought up a great idea that really seemed like it would make a great episode and something...

Heel bone repositioning to run with plantar fasciitis from 2021-04-16T10:00

On this episode, we're just giving you a quick tip on how you can actually reduce some of the stress and strain on the plantar fascial ligament when you have plantar fasciitis and you want to ke...

Question #1 How bad is my injury from 2021-04-13T09:48

The number one question I get on social media is can I run with this injury? 

So the problem with this is that whenever I get this question, whenever somebody says, "Can I run?" what's r...

Runner with stress fracture but doctor found plantar plate fraying on MRI from 2021-04-12T05:49:55

I just got off a telemedicine second opinion call with a runner who thought she had a stress fracture. She got an MRI. Then her doctor said she has “fraying” of several plantar plate ligaments. ...

Proof you do not have to stop running with metatarsal stress response from 2021-04-09T08:13:20

Is there any proof that you don't have to stop running when you get a metatarsal stress response in your foot? 

A lot of doctors and patients are really confused about the differences be...

Maintaining running fitness is the injured runners main priority from 2021-04-07T04:49

When a runner gets an overtraining injury and goes to a doctor, the doctor’s only priority is healing the injured tissue. Most runners also think healing the injured tissue is the highest priori...

Why does my neuroma pop or click after I run? from 2021-04-05T18:15:07

I just got off a telemedicine call with a runner who wanted to know why she sometimes feel popping and clicking in the ball of the foot after she runs.

She saw a doctor and was diagnosed...

How self-confidence and self-love beat finish times every time with Jill Angie from 2021-04-02T09:28

One of my favorite podcasts is called The Not Your Average Runner Podcast.

I recently sat down with Jill Angie, who hosts that show. 

Self-criticism heals no wounds!

When...

How long does tissue take to heal so I can run? from 2021-03-31T04:49

I get questions all the time on social media from people who want to know if they can run, and at the base of their question is really, how long does it take for some particular injury to heal?<...

Plantar fascia rupture and stress fractures what should this runner do? from 2021-03-29T04:49

This episode comes from a question sent in by an injured runner who was listening to the Doc On The Run Podcast. 

"I am 30 with medium arches. No prior injuries. 7 months ago I began hav...

What are bilateral bipartite sesamoid bones in a runner? from 2021-03-26T04:49

This episode comes from a question from one of the Doc On The Run YouTube channel viewers who wanted to know about “bilateral bipartite sesamoid bones” and what that really means. 

I get...

How are tight calves related to metatarsal stress fractures from 2021-03-24T04:49

This episode comes from a question from a runner, who wanted to know what it means when calf muscles are tight and you have metatarsal stress fractures. 

He wrote in and said, "Hey doc, ...

Does a painful red big toe joint mean I have gout? from 2021-03-22T04:49

I was just doing telemedicine visit with a runner who has a red, painful big toe joint. 

Gout is an accumulation of painful sharp crystals in the joint. 

Gout certainly can cause...

Which is better: soft or hard trail running shoes? from 2021-03-19T04:49

The other day I was doing a telemedicine visit with a trail runner who asked me, "Which is better, soft or hard trail running shoes?"

If you're thinking about getting some new trail runn...

What are sesamoid bones in the foot? from 2021-03-17T04:49

A runner with pain under the big toe joint said she was told she had a problem with the sesamoid bones in her foot. 

The doctor said maybe it was sesamoiditis, or a sesamoid stress react...

Does plantar plate sprain cause tight calves in runners? from 2021-03-15T04:49

A plantar plate ligament sprain can cause aching pain in the ball of the foot when you run. 

Plantar plate sprains are caused by excess stress applied to the ligament at the base of the ...

Different types of tibial stress fractures in runners from 2021-03-12T09:57:58

Shin splints and tibial stress fractures can feel similar when you run.

Most runners understand there is a huge difference between shin splints and a tibial stress fractures. 

I ...

Can it be a stress fracture with no crack? from 2021-03-10T10:52:15

I was just doing a telemedicine call with a runner with a stress fracture, and he had a really interesting question. 

He said, "Look, I just really want to know if I really have a stress...

Can you see Raynauds Phenomenon on an MRI in a runner? from 2021-03-07T15:58

Raynaud’s Phenomenon is an interesting condition in which spasms of small blood vessels cause changes in the skin color of the hands and feet. Raynaud’s phenomenon can also cause pain in the fee...

How stress can help your Achilles tendon recover faster and get stronger from 2021-03-05T04:49

When you get any stage of Achilles injury and you're a runner, you're trying to figure out what you can do to get it to heal as quickly as possible. 

The biggest concern with runners whe...

The 3 forms of stress when you start running after injury from 2021-03-03T08:15:46

There are the three forms of stress that can affect you and the injured tissue when you actually get back to running after you've been injured and you feel like you've recovered.

I was j...

What is thinning of the plantar plate ligament on MRI? from 2021-03-01T07:46:10

Just a couple of days ago I was doing a telemedicine call with a runner who wanted to know what it meant to have “thinning of the plantar plate ligament on his MRI.

He asked, "What does ...

3 key elements of marathon training and running injury recovery from 2021-02-27T10:32:02

When you break down the goal of running a marathon, it really only has 3 key elements. 

You are crystal clear on the distance, the starting point and the end point. 

All you have...

Why doctors prescribe 4 to 6 weeks in a fracture boot for stress fractures in runners from 2021-02-25T16:40:29

Metatarsal stress fractures are one of the most common injuries in runners. Unfortunately for runners, 4 weeks to 6 weeks in a fracture walking it boot is the common recommendation from doctors....

Why runners should not start with prescription medications from 2021-02-23T11:16:47

This weekend, I was giving a lecture at a medical conference that was specific to running injuries. 

During the question and answer period, one of the physicians in the audience asked a ...

Find your second wind in running injury recovery from 2021-02-20T17:29:15

Think back to the last time you really remember getting a second wind. Maybe it was 2 miles into your fastest 5K. Maybe it was mile 18 or mile 22 of a marathon.

Just when you felt you re...

What is an osteochondral defect in a runner? from 2021-02-17T04:49

A few minutes ago I was on a second opinion telemedicine call with runner who was told he had an MRI showing an “osteochondral defect.” 

The doctor told him to stop running.

If a...

Your sensor is broken from 2021-02-15T04:49

I just got off a telemedicine call with a woman who was an elite runner in college.

She has been having a difficult time getting back to an acceptable level of activity after recovering ...

What is traction neuritis? from 2021-02-12T15:06:07

If you over-stretch any nerve it can become inflamed and painful.

If you roll your ankle on a trail you can get a condition called traction neuritis.

Most of the time when I am o...

Why runners need to flirt with overtraining injury from 2021-02-10T04:55

If you hire a running coach, your coach is going to design a program that is going to actually test you physically and mentally, and push you to your physiologic limits on a regular basis to mak...

What is osteophytosis? from 2021-02-08T09:29:23

Osteophytosis is a common finding on foot and ankle x-rays of runners. Bone spurs can form anywhere bone is irritated or otherwise aggravated by jamming, jarring motion. 

Most often, ost...

The 3 most important days in healing from 2021-02-05T08:50:11

The biggest mistake any runner can make when seeing a doctor for a running injury is leaving the office without a clear picture or how bad the injury actually may be. 

If you don’t have ...

Tell your friends they can Start Running in 3 Steps from 2021-02-03T10:55:30

The chances are good a lot of your friends secretly admire your ability to run. Unfortunately it seems a lot of people who want to start running, but don't think of themselves as runners find it...

How running injuries compare to savings accounts from 2021-02-01T04:49

I am sure that you have heard your running buddies use an analogy: 

"We just banked another long run.” 

“We got another hard workout in the bank.” 

All these efforts and ...

What is snowboarders fracture? from 2021-01-29T04:49

Snowboarder’s fracture is a small fracture in your foot that is often misdiagnosed as an ankle sprain. 

The injury occurs when you break a portion of the talus bone called the lateral pr...

The safest path to healing is the slowest from 2021-01-27T04:55

Many times doctors look at you cross-eyed when you tell them how much you run, how far you run and how much you want to run now. They tell you that you ran “too much” and got injured. The snap r...

What is periosteal reaction in a stress fracture? from 2021-01-25T03:49

A runner with a stress fracture called me for a telemedicine visit because she was confused. 

The doctor told her that she has a stress fracture. But there was no crack on the x-ray.  Listen

If you’re not healing fast, it’s not a priority from 2021-01-22T04:59

If you're not actually healing as fast as you want to it is just not a priority. 

I talked to a runner the other day who said that he was trying to lose some weight, but he already felt ...

Why is sesamoiditis so serious in a runner? from 2021-01-20T04:59

The sesamoid bones, these two little bones and they sit under the big toe joint and interestingly when I show X-rays to someone like somebody who has a stress fracture almost always the first th...

Why the first days of running on a healed injury are so risky from 2021-01-18T04:50

The only thing worse than a running injury is a re-injury. 

Most of the runners who call me for a telemedicine visit are demoralized. 

You get inured. A doctor tells you to stop ...

Why flat arches are less stable when you run from 2021-01-15T04:59

I recently got a great question from a runner...

Why are flat feet less stable when you run?

Pronation of the foot happens as your arch collapses and the foot elongates. You do t...

Does my Achilles tendon need a PRP injection or Stem Cell injection? from 2021-01-13T04:59

One of my best friends has pain and swelling in his Achilles tendon, right in the watershed region that we know develops Achilles tendinosis and can even rupture.

He was understandably w...

What is compensation from over-training running injury? from 2021-01-11T04:59

----more----When you get any kind of over-training injury, something also incredible happens. You limp.

You compensate to remove all of the pressures and forces and friction that goes th...

Does the plantar plate need to "heal” on MRI before I can run? from 2021-01-08T04:59

I was recently doing a call with an athlete who has a sprain of the plantar plate ligament. 

One of the things that happens with runners is we get an MRI, sometimes j...

Healing leaves subtle clues from 2021-01-06T04:59

We always want obvious signs when we are healing form something like a metatarsal stress fracture, Achilles tendinitis or peroneal tendinitis or any injury that is keeping his from training as m...

Runners do not recover faster by guesswork from 2021-01-04T04:59

I was just talking to a runner in one of the sessions where people call in who are taking the One Run Away c...

Can x-rays show a plantar plate injury? from 2021-01-01T04:49

I was just doing a telemedicine visit with a runner who has had an injury to the plantar plate ligament with pain for months. 

He's been getting better slowly, but he was trying to figur...

Am I on the right track? from 2020-12-31T04:49

I just got off a telemedicine call with a runner and she asked me an interesting question, she said, "I just want to know, am I on the right track?”

When a runner calls me for a telemedi...

Hip Pain in Runners with Dr. Duane Scotti from 2020-12-29T04:55

Dr. Duane Scotti, host of the Healthy Runner podcast was one of the guest experts at the 2-Day Runner’s Rapid Recovery Summit. 

This replay is a recording of his session on Hip Pain in R...

Is my healing timeline realistic? from 2020-12-22T14:11:45

I was just doing a telemedicine visit with a runner who needed a second opinion for a metatarsal stress fracture. 

She wanted to know if her healing timeline was accurate and if her esti...

You are not getting better. Great! from 2020-12-16T19:58:12

If you're a runner who's been injured, recovering, and you feel like you're plateaued or you're not really getting anywhere, I have some very good news for you today. That's awesome! 

Mo...

From broken heels to whole champion Barbara Edelston Peterson from 2020-12-10T09:51:30

Just for a moment I want you to imagine something. You made a decision to become a champion. And after years of continual effort and constant training you have won a World Championship.

...

3 ways to run hills without rupturing achilles from 2020-12-04T04:49

One of the worst possible injuries you could get as a runner would be a rupture of the Achilles tendon.  

Because if you tear the Achilles, whether you have surgery to repair t...

You are only one step away from 2020-12-02T04:49

Almost all runners who call me just need to take one step to change course. My job on that call is to help you identify and recognize the step you are missing.

Every run begins with one ...

4 Steps to Achilles tendon rupture when running from 2020-11-30T10:22

This morning I was on a telemedicine call talking to a recovering runner, from my inner circle coaching private group. This guy was having some trouble and tenderness in his Achilles Tendon.  Listen

#337 Running injury testing 1 2 3 from 2020-11-21T17:47:27

As an injured runner who wanted to run the worst piece of advice of I ever received from a doctor, was, “Go run and see how you feel.” 

Sometimes, we as doctors take what we think will w...

Running injuries caused by running during isolation from 2020-11-12T04:59

Earlier today, I was doing a telemedicine call with a runner who has been injured. She actually mentioned that she thought she might have started getting this injury back when the whole COVID sh...

Time does not heal running injuries from 2020-11-10T04:59

"Time heals all wounds.”  Or at least that is the saying. 

The medically speaking I can tell you that is completely false when it comes to running injuries. It does take time t...

Achilles injury healed then got a stress fracture from 2020-11-05T04:59

I just got off a coaching call with a guy who I've talked to a number of times over the years with a number of different running injuries and this guy is not a new runner. He actually is a runni...

What is capsulitis in the big toe joint from 2020-11-02T04:59

Today on the Doc On The Run Podcast, we're talking about what is capsulitis in the big toe joint. Yesterday, I was seeing someone who is a long-time athlete and she had pain in the big toe joint...

3 Neuroma treatment considerations for minimalist runners from 2020-10-29T04:49

I just got a telemedicine call with a runner who had a question about neuroma treatment for somebody who likes to use minimalist shoes. And he had a really good question. 

He said he wen...

Secret to healing like a pro runner from 2020-10-25T06:16:47

When pro runners get running injures, they get different treatment. 

Elite athletes and professional athletes all have, if not better medical care, they certainly have more consistent fo...

3 times a runner should NOT get an MRI for stress fracture from 2020-10-19T04:59

This past weekend, I was giving a lecture at a medical conference. It was the International Foot and Ankle Foundation Conference that was supposed to be in Las Vegas, but it ended up being an on...

Grade one stress fracture is NOT a stress fracture from 2020-10-03T15:15:44

Today on the Doc on the Run Podcast, we're talking about how a grade one stress fracture is not a stress fracture at all. This weekend I was lecturing at the International Foot and Ankle Foundat...

Use your running success to plan your injury recovery from 2020-09-26T19:33:53

The most difficult thing about being injured is not having a plan to follow.  

As Mark Spitz once said, “If you fail to prepare, you’re prepared to fail.” 

So if you're an injure...

Do I need a PRP injection for my Achilles Tendon from 2020-09-19T14:21

I just got off a telemedicine call with a guy who has an Achilles tendon injury and called me specifically because he wanted me to do a PRP injection on his Achilles tendon.

Th...

3 mistakes runners make with ankle sprains from 2020-09-14T06:24:10

I was just on a telemedicine call with a patient. We were doing a webcam call and she had been running on a trail, rolled her ankle, and had a really bad ankle sprain.

Her ankle was blac...

Put your best foot forward on stairs when injured from 2020-09-08T14:38:32

I just got off a telemedicine call with an injured runner who has pain and swelling in her foot. We were on a recovering runner coaching call talking about all of the little things that can help...

Can I run on a treadmill after a stress fracture? from 2020-08-31T04:49

Today’s episode comes from a runner named Gordon who asked a question during a live webinar entitled “Am I Ready to Run? How to tell if its safe to start running again.” 

He asked, “Is i...

3 biggest mistakes injured runners make from 2020-08-27T04:49

Every day, all day, I help injured runners get back to running. 

I have noticed runners consistently make crucial mistakes in each of the three phases of injury recovery. 

These ...

Stress fracture: can I start a walk run program? from 2020-08-24T04:49

One of the biggest problems when you get a metatarsal stress fracture is deciding when it's safe for you to go to the next level of activity.

I just got a great question from a high scho...

Question every timeline of running again after injury from 2020-08-21T10:00:48

What does it mean when your doctor says you might be able to run in 3 weeks, depending on what your x-rays shows?

If your doctor guesses that in three weeks, you're going to have somethi...

Can I run after broken ankle surgery from 2020-08-17T04:49

A runner broke her ankle and foot in five places and had surgery. She wrote in and wanted to know if she might run again: 

“I’m 34 years old. I had a bike accident 4 days ago. I broke my...

Two perspectives for recovering runners from 2020-08-14T08:15:16

Everything about the process of training is inherently inspiring and aspirational. It is all positive, and with each step of the process we get the opportunity to make a conscious decision to mo...

You already know the path to recovery from 2020-08-10T04:49

I was recently watching the Wizard of Oz with my kids.

There’s this one scene, where Glenda tells Dorothy that she already had has all the ability to get home. That all she has to do is ...

Most painful part of a running injury from 2020-08-08T09:42:29

There's nothing worse than being in a race, and you feel like your stomach is upset. You're sick to your stomach and you're keeping on pace, but then suddenly, because you literally have an upse...

Questions that make a stress fracture more or less likely in a runner from 2020-08-05T04:49

Earlier today I was talking with a runner who felt some pain in her foot during a run yesterday. So she got worried she might have a metatarsal stress fracture in her foot. So she booked a consu...

How a runner with a plantar fascia rupture talks himself into surgery from 2020-08-01T16:28:52

A partial rupture of the plantar fascia can be a truly debilitating injury for a runner.

It's much worse than plantar fasciitis. You take time off. It starts feel better. Then ...

Pain is not a setback in your injury recovery from 2020-07-27T04:49

Whether you are conscious of it or not, when you are recovering from a running injury you are probably a little bit gun shy.

Every runner who has ever had to cancel a race or a...

Skip a day to skip ahead in your injury recovery from 2020-07-23T04:49

Yesterday I was speaking to an ultra-marathoner who had a metatarsal fracture.  

Fortunately, the broken bone has been healing well and she's back to running. 

Injured runner underdog advantage from 2020-07-20T09:03:41

In the pursuit of any running goal you really are only in competition with yourself.

When you become injured, you immediately give yourself an underdog status.

Rest is an atrophy plan from 2020-07-13T04:48

Can you get faster by not running? 

Can get stronger by not working out?

If you're a runner and you’re listening to this my guess is that you're clear answer to both of those two...

3 keys to recovering at a faster pace from 2020-07-09T10:46:52

Healing after a hard workout and recovering from a running injury are basically the same process.

But when a runner gets an over training injury everything goes sideways. 

We bec...

How can you work with injured runners all day? from 2020-07-03T11:58:29

I was just invited to give a lecture at the International Foot & Ankle Foundation’s 42nd Seattle Seminar. I was asked to give a lecture entitled “Potential Complications of Returning Athletes Ba...

Letting go of your Identity as an Injured Runner with Toni Kengor from 2020-06-26T06:56:14

Your identity as a runner is crucial to your running goals. You cannot run a four hour marathon if you cannot imagine it, cannot visualize it and cannot believe it is possible.

You must ...

Surviving Sesamoiditis and getting back to marathon training from 2020-06-20T14:55:47

Sesamoid injuries can be serious and can keep injured runners running.

Sesamoids are small fragile bones and if they become inflamed and turn into a stress fracture they can crack, break...

How to assess reviews of new running gear with Jonathan Ellsworth from 2020-06-02T04:49

Today on the Doc On The Run Podcast we are talking with Jonathan Ellsworth, founder and Editor in Chief at Blister AND host of the Off The Couch Podcast about how we can assess running gear revi...

Melody Dowlearn on trail running recovery and ultra injury prevention from 2020-05-31T18:31:27

Ultra-marathon by definition means running lots of miles on trails. That's a lot of opportunity to get injured!

One of the best parts of running is social interaction. But it's not alway...

Change plans and shift gears with Coaches on Couches from 2020-05-22T15:11:26

Sooner or later, all of us will have to deal with some uncertainty and adversity in making it to the finish line. Right now, obviously there's a lot of uncertainty for athletes in training…havin...

Martha Runs the World on Hip Arthritis from 2020-05-19T04:49

Arthritis of any type can cause a lot of pain when you run. The word “arthritis” really and truly just means inflammation within a joint. There are lots of different kinds of arthritis. 

Intention Setting in Recovery When Plans Go Sideways with Jonathan Flores from 2020-05-17T11:31:24

Find your why. Write it down. Just live towards that.

Jonathan Flores is the host of the Run With Purpose Podcast. He is also a runner who set out to run 50 marathons in 50 states, which...

Get after it, run fast, recover faster with Carrie Tollefson from 2020-05-09T04:49

Carrie Tollefson is by any standard and elite runner. Olympian. 13-time State Champion. National record holder for the most consecutive cross-country titles. First person in NCAA history to win ...

Recovery For The Long Run with Jonathan Levitt from 2020-05-07T15:55:52

Today on the Doc On The Run Podcast we are talking with Jonathan Levitt about the strategies he uses to recover quickly after hard training blocks, or an Ultra before resuming training.

...

Kim Conley on the Olympics, Half-Marathon Championshipsand Rapid Recovery Strategies for Runners from 2020-05-03T04:49

Kim Conley: 2-time Olympic athlete and middle and long distance track star.

Part of what I find so inspiring about Kim is the way in which she has pulled it out and come back in the fina...

Ultra Injury Prevention with Running Stupid host Ken Michal from 2020-04-24T12:38:30

If you want to complete an ultramarathon, you will have to put in lots of training. One of the big keys to successfully training for an ultra-marathon is to log lots of miles without getting sic...

Ultra-Recovery with Lucy Bartholomew from 2020-04-16T04:50

Lucy Bartholomew went from running with her dad at age 15 to finishing on the top of the podium at some biggest ultras around the globe, all while setting course records in the process. 

3 Ways Runners Can Avoid the Coronacloud from 2020-04-10T09:37:14

When I was running yesterday, we were noticing a couple of things that may put people at risk. And so, I was thinking about three simple ways you can really decrease your risk of exposure and ke...

Are you motivated enough to recover from 2020-04-02T07:10:06

The biggest difference in speed of recovery is motivation. Your motivation leads to the actions required to heal and recover as quickly as possible.

Healing is not a passive process. If ...

Stress reduction is critical during coronavirus lockdown downtime for runners from 2020-03-25T11:41:06

I listen to lots of podcasts and I recently have heard lots of other speakers in all genres talking about how important it is to stay healthy and avoid illness, and reduce your risks or contract...

Top 3 Coronavirus mistakes for runners from 2020-03-18T11:37:58

Right now all of us are inundated with rapidly changing circumstances and a wide variety of news stories about the coronavirus. With all of the uncertainty, none of us really knows what we are s...

Coronavirus lockdown unless you are a runner from 2020-03-14T09:44:37

Yesterday I was looking at the latest news story about the coronavirus lockdown in Italy. Strict lockdown. 

Don't go out of your house. 

Government orders. 

And the repre...

How oxidative stress slows running injury recovery from 2020-03-06T15:09:07

I was on stage at the International Foot & Ankle Meeting in Lake Tahoe this weekend and was giving a presentation designed to help doctors understand why running isn’t the problem with running i...

Should a runner take steroids for chronic tendinitis? from 2020-02-27T04:49

Any diagnosis ending in “-itis” means inflammation. If you have inflammation in the tendons, a short course of oral corticosteroids will help to shut off the inflammatory response and reduce the...

Top 10 Reasons injured runners procrastinate from 2020-02-21T12:36:33

An over training injury is one of the worst possible things that can happen to a runner.

You've been working toward a goal, hard, making sacrifices and then disaster strikes and you get ...

Ironman taught me about running injuries from 2020-02-12T19:12

The Ironman triathlon is widely considered to be one of the worlds most grueling single day athletic events.

2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and a full 26.2 marathon, all in the same d...

3 causes of sinus tarsi syndrome in runners from 2020-02-08T16:49

If you are a runner and you have a weird aching pain, and you’re not really even sure if it's in your foot or your ankle you may have a condition called sinus tarsi syndrome.

When a doct...

Best decision and worst actions for injured runners from 2020-01-30T04:59

The best decision is the decision to take the right action. The second best decision is to take the wrong action. And the worst decision of all if you are an injured runner is make a decision to...

Cortizone injections for sesamoiditis in runners from 2020-01-22T17:51:51

Just today I got an interesting question from Victoria, who has been suffering with a bad case of sesamoiditis which has been keeping her from running.

She saw an orthopedic surgeon who ...

Wishful thinking can kill recovery from a running injury from 2020-01-14T17:46:44

Just today I was talking to a runner who has an injury and although this injury has gone on for a long time, I thought that she would know exactly whether it's improving or not. 

She sai...

Indecision prevents running injury recovery from 2020-01-11T11:44:36

The single most important thing you can do when you think you have a running injury is to make a decision, quickly.

You only have two choices.

1. Realize and admit you are injure...

Ankle brace vs air cast after ankle fracture from 2020-01-09T08:34:46

I got an interesting question sent in from a runner, who said…

I fractured my left ankle. I have been in an Aircast ever since. So, should I continue with the Aircast for another three w...

When is surgery better for metatarsal fracture in a runner? from 2020-01-03T04:59

No treatment is best for every runner. Not even metatarsal fracture surgery. 

Your task as an injured runner who wants to run is to figure why a treatment is right for you…or not right f...

Everything in medicine is bad for runners from 2020-01-01T04:49

Doctors sometimes prescribe treatments than can be bad for runners. 

If wear a fracture walking boot, your muscles get weaker, your tendons and ligaments get stiffer, your bones start to...

Runners need Aggressive Healing from 2019-12-30T04:59

Most runners are aggressive by nature. Planning, training, eating, analyzing, reaching for goals in way that your friends may label…“obsessed.”

Sometimes we are so aggressive we make a m...

Are crutches bad for injured runners? from 2019-12-28T04:49

I just had a consultation with an injured runner who asked…

“Are crutches bad for injured runners?”

The correct answer is yes, crutches are bad for injured runners, especially if...

My toenail hurts when I run from 2019-12-26T16:50:11

I just had a consultation with a woman who has been having pain in the toes and the end of the big toenails just after running.

The pain in the big toes has been getting worse.  She was ...

Injured Runners must Learn or Earn to Recover from 2019-12-24T10:54:38

Every runner who is injured and has been told to stop running wants to get back to running as quickly as possible. 

We all want a secret path to healing and a fast track to return to rec...

Can I run with shin splints? from 2019-12-21T12:27:14

Today a runner asked a great question…”Can I run with shin splints?”

The short answer is yes, you can run on shin splints for a short period of time…if it shin splints. 

The prob...

Do I need a surgery second opinion as an injured runner from 2019-12-19T17:29:28

Today I heard a great question from a runner…

She asked, “A doctor told me that I have a neuroma in my foot and I need to have surgery to remove it because it hurts when I run. Should I ...

Will a bone stimulator help sesamoiditis? from 2019-12-16T04:35

Do bone stimulators help with sesamoiditis?

Will  a bone stimulator help the sesamoids, if the bone is not fractured? 

Is there clinical evidence that bone stimulator will help s...

Minimalist running shoes do not cause stress fractures from 2019-12-13T04:59

I was just on a consultation call with the runner who got a metatarsal stress fracture after a long run in minimalist running shoes.

The question asked was, “do minimalist running shoes ...

Do I have to stop running to rest a metatarsal stress fracture from 2019-12-11T04:59

Do I have to stop running to rest a metatarsal stress fracture?

Let’s imagine 10 rowers in a boat. If one rower gets tired or injured, does the boat have to stop?

Do all 10 rower...

If you are injured and want to run define your goal from 2019-12-09T04:59

You cannot plan a trip without a destination.  

And you cannot expect to heal as fast as possible if you do not have a clear goal and a defined timeline.

The quality of the medic...

Long term effects of ankle sprains in runners from 2019-12-06T04:49

Today's question comes from Diane who was listening to the podcast and wrote in because she wanted to know more about the long-term effects of ankle sprains.

Ankle sprains frequently lea...

Bulge in metatarsal bone stress fracture on x-ray from 2019-12-04T10:23:42

A runner with a stress fracture just called me for a phone consultation.

He was concerned because he got an X-ray and saw a bulge in the bone.

The question was whether or not thi...

Plantar Plate Sprain vs. Tear vs. Rupture in a Runner from 2019-12-02T04:59

If you're a runner who has had aching pain in the ball of the foot you may have been diagnosed with a plantar plate sprain or a plantar plate tear. Or maybe you were told you had a plantar plate...

#265 Should I run when I am sick from 2019-11-27T04:49

It’s cold and flu season and one question that comes up this time of year is, "Should I run when I am sick?" 

The obvious concern is that if you have a training schedule and marathon on ...

Focus on what you can do today to recover from 2019-11-21T13:11:17

When you are sick or injured, you may feel like you are helpless. 

You think you can’t run.

You think you can’t build your running body. 

You think that you can’t do anyt...

 5 overtraining indicators that precede running injury from 2019-11-18T04:59

Many runners seem to be surprised when they get an overtraining injury.

However, once we start talking about the injury, they almost always know something is wrong days or weeks before t...

#262 Eat like you are racing and recover like a champion from 2019-11-15T15:21:10

Every time you go out for a run you deliberately damage the muscles, tendons, bones and ligaments just enough to stimulate healing response that makes them stronger.

An overtraining inju...

#260 The best diet for runners is consistency from 2019-11-13T11:25:39

If you are runner trying to get down to your race weight, you may be considering a new diet.

If you are a runner trying to build more muscle, or build tissue faster after workouts to rec...

Angry about lost time from running in a fracture boot from 2019-11-11T04:49

Fracture walking boots are over-prescribed and often worn for way too long by many injured runners.

Nobody who's a runner wants to be injured or wants to have to wear a fracture walking ...

4 Risky times for running injuries from 2019-11-10T08:33:37

Running injuries are not random. 

Over training injuries are actually very predictable.

Runners get injured as a result of too much stress, applied at the wrong time.

Cer...

How endurance leads to marathon failure from 2019-11-07T18:23:41

Endurance athletes are uniquely prone to self-sabotage. 

Ironically the destruction rises out of the very skill that lends us the strength to finish a race like a marathon.

Succe...

One critical mistake runners make when flying to a race from 2019-11-05T07:10:40

Destination races hold a lot of appeal. Awe inspiring scenery. Amazing cultural experiences. Fast, flat courses.

We spend countless hours and significant sums of money just getting to so...

4 Trends injured runners should track from 2019-11-01T04:49

Every runner in training tracks progress to monitor for improvement. 

Heart rate, wattage, mileage, pace, and perceived exertion are all commonly tracked by athletes in training.

#255 3 Torn plantar plate treatment options from 2019-10-30T04:49

A torn plantar plate can be one of the most frustrating injuries for a runner.

A runner who has been following many of the suggestions regarding ways to reduce the stress and strain on t...

#254 Difference in healing time of old fracture vs recent fracture from 2019-10-28T04:49

A runner and a listener to the podcast recently sent in a question regarding how long it takes to heal an old fracture versus a new fracture.

There are many risk factors for developing p...

#253 What is the standard routine for a partial tear of the plantar fascia? from 2019-10-25T04:49

I recently got  a question from a runner with a partial tear of the plantar fascia who asked,

"I am struggling with a partial tear - going on 6 months of pain with running.I’ve tried eve...

#252 How long to heal stress reaction vs stress fracture in a runner from 2019-10-23T04:49

Is there a difference in healing time when there is a crack in the bone visible on x-ray, compared to when a runner has a “stress fracture” with no visible crack on x-rays.

What do you t...

#251 Sesamoid stress fracture surgery in runners from 2019-10-21T04:59

Today on the Doc On The Run Podcast, we're talking about surgery for a sesamoid stress fracture in runners. If you're a runner and you start having pain under the big toe joint and you develop t...

#250 Does running increase or decrease oxidative stress? from 2019-10-18T09:58:32

Oxidative stress is something that normally occurs in all runners.

But we know free radicals and the consequences of an imbalance of oxidative stressors can delay tissue healing.

#249 Execute your healing plan with the same tenacity you execute a training plan from 2019-10-16T04:49

When you decide to sign up for a race, you start training. 

You follow a specific plan that you know will get you stronger and stronger, day-by-day.

You make a plan to get to you...

#248 Every step is a Win when recovering from running injury from 2019-10-14T04:49

If you're a runner and you get injured, you're certainly going to be bummed out, and it is really, really easy to get frustrated.

In my experience when working with injured runners when ...

#247 Which stress fractures are low risk in runners? from 2019-10-11T04:49

Stress fractures are a common overtraining injury in runners.

But if you want to run on a stress fracture, you better be sure that choice is not going to ruin your ability to run in the ...

#246 What makes a stress fracture high risk for a runner? from 2019-10-09T04:49

If you get a stress fracture your first question is probably whether not you can just keep running.

Before you can answer that question, you have to figure out whether or not the particu...

#245 Is it risky to keep running with shin splints? from 2019-10-07T04:49

Shin splints are a common overtraining injury among runners. That aching pain in the front of the leg can be really annoying.

Some common questions from runners with shin splints are… Listen

#244 There is no shame in a running injury unless you make it shameful from 2019-10-04T04:49

It is widely accepted among athletes that our mindset, visualizing a specific outcome and working toward that specific outcome are all interconnected.  

No one wins a race without believ...

#243 Do I need a fracture boot for a tibial stress fracture? from 2019-10-02T04:49

Shin splints are common among runners your ramping up their mileage.

Unfortunately, stress fractures are also common.

If you have an aching pain in the front of your leg you may ...

#242 Why did my doctor NOT have the right answer? from 2019-09-30T04:49

One time I saw a guy who actually flew all the way from New York to San Francisco to see me. 

He had seen a bunch of doctors, he'd seen very qualified people. 

He had gotten an M...

#241 When a runner should and shouldn't do the hop test for a stress fracture from 2019-09-27T04:59

I was recently lecturing at The International Foot & Ankle Foundation's annual scientific meeting in Las Vegas, and that conference is all for podiatrists, foot and ankle surgeons, and sports me...

#240 How doctors classify stress fractures in runners from 2019-09-25T04:59

Some of those stress fracture classification systems use MRI, some use CT scans and some use X-rays to try to determine how bad your injury happens to be. 

Of course, the point of a clas...

#239 When can I run with stitches? from 2019-09-23T04:49

If you have an accident and cut the front of your leg open, you may have to have stitches to sew the skin back together.

Of course, most doctors will probably tell you that you should av...

#238 Can I run my race with an ingrown toenail? from 2019-09-20T04:49

Ingrown toenails can be painful. Particularly if you're getting ready to run a marathon or some other goal race.

I recently got a call from a runner who called and asked…

“Can I ...

#237 Top 3 clues of a plantar fascia rupture in a runner from 2019-09-18T04:49

Plantar fasciitis is by far the most common cause of arch pain in runners. 

Not surprisingly, most runners who get heel pain or arch pain think they have plantar fasciitis.

But s...

#236 Should I just try a more aggressive treatment for my Achilles tendon? from 2019-09-16T04:49

Today was on a consultation call with a runner who is had a long history of Achilles tendon problems. 

She's recently tried some new things that made an improvement. 

But the pro...

#235 How Can I Get from Custom Orthotics to Minimalist Running Shoes from 2019-09-13T04:49

Some runners become concerned that if they run in custom orthotics they may become weaker and unable to run without the custom orthotics working as a sort of crutch.

Theoretically, if yo...

#234 Perils of Rapid Success with Champion High Jumper Julia Curran from 2019-09-11T04:49

Running injuries only happen in two scenarios:

1. We do something stupid. We do something we know that was foolhardy and we shouldn't have done it.

2. We sustain an injury while ...

#233 Failure to trust causes running injuries from 2019-09-09T04:49

All overtraining injuries are the result of too much tissue damage, without enough recovery to fully heal, before the next workout “causes” a running injury. 

My personal belief is that ...

#232 Most runners lack the discipline required for minimalist running shoes from 2019-09-06T04:49

No one trains for long distance events, nor successfully completes a long distance event without a great deal of discipline.

Most experienced runners can run a long way, regardless of fo...

#231 Can I run after total joint replacement surgery with the BionicRunner from 2019-09-04T04:49

When a runner’s joint wears out, one option is to remove the damaged cartilage and replace the joint through artificial joint surgery. The problem is, artificial joints typically wear out a lot ...

#230 Why runners with high arches need cushioning running shoes from 2019-09-02T04:49

Most runners wear running shoes when they run. And the type of shoes you choose can help protect you from the forces of running.

If you have high arches, in general at your feet are more...

#229 Why fleet feet need motion control running shoes from 2019-08-31T15:06:53

If the running shoes are perfect for you, they will help provide support and cushioning to protect you from the pounding forces of running.In theory, running shoes should protect you from overlo...

#228 Running injures are optional with RunRx from 2019-08-29T04:49

Very few things are worse to a runner than a running injury. When you run, pain is mandatory, but running injuries are optional. If you have ever been injured it is devastating. To add salt t...

#227 Find the value in exercising with pain from 2019-08-28T04:59

Every cloud has a silver lining. If you're injured right now, you need to look for the value in the discomfort right in front of you. 

If you have pain when you are exercising there is a...

#226 Grey areas are really slowing you down from 2019-08-25T09:27:39

“All in moderation.”

I'm not sure who said that, but it definitely was not an endurance athlete. 

Unfortunately the idea of training in moderation, treatment of running injuries ...

#225 Mark Allen 6-Time Ironman World Champion on Preventing Overtraining Injury from 2019-08-24T04:49

"If you’re not training, you’re not getting more fit." - Mark Allen

The very best way to lose all of your running fitness is to get injured and be forced to stop training.

Today ...

#224 Can low aerobic fitness cause a running injury? from 2019-08-21T14:46:52

A runner who was listening to the Doc On The Run Podcast asked about the association between low aerobic fitness and running injuries.

Any runner who gets an injury does so simply becaus...

#223 What runners can learn from ballet dancers from 2019-08-19T04:49

Runners want to run. Ballet dancers want to dance. 

But runners just run. Ballet dancers, don’t just dance. 

Ballet dancers practice the basic moments that make them better dance...

#222 What if I run and my broken toe does not heal? from 2019-08-17T04:49

I just got off a call with a runner who broke his little toe and he is trying to get back to running.

Pain when running is one signal that you are disrupting the healing process.

#221 The 2 rules from Warren Buffet that can help injured runners. from 2019-08-14T04:59

When you get injured, you can lose ground very, very fast.

You don't have to lose all of your fitness just because you're in the recovery process. 

Don't throw in the towel. 

#220 Weakness causes running injuries from 2019-08-12T04:59

“Weakness causes running injuries.” 

If you're a runner who has been injured, you probably feel that's a little bit like rubbing salt in the wound. 

But make no mistake about thi...

#219 Worn out running shoes cause running injury from 2019-08-09T04:59

Why do you wear running shoes?

Running shoes are supposed to cushion when you land. 

Running shoes are supposed to prevent some of the damaging forces when you run.

Runni...

#218 Races do not cause running injuries from 2019-08-07T04:59

Races really don't injure runners.

Any runner who gets injured in a race really did the damage long before the actual running event.

During the build phase, you actually feel rea...

#217 Do not look for a cure through a clouded lens from 2019-08-05T04:49

I believe in research. I am absolutely convinced that if the study or clinical trial shows a high likelihood you will have an adverse event like a heart attack or stroke when you take a medicati...

#216 The 8 places where runners foot fungus lives in your home from 2019-08-02T04:49

Toenail fungus is gross! 

And believe it or not, toenail fungus, the stuff that causes athlete's foot, it's all the same, and it lives in your home.

If you get toenail fungus or ...

#215 Plantar Fasciitis First Aid for Runners from 2019-07-31T04:49

When plantar fasciitis first starts, doctors call that an “acute case” of plantar fasciitis.

Acute plantar fasciitis (which just started) should be treated differently than chronic plant...

#214 Will I run again after broken metatarsal surgery from 2019-07-29T04:49

If you run and ignore that aching pain in your foot it could be a metatarsal stress fracture.

If you're strong as an ox and half as smart and you keep running, and ignore the pain, you c...

#213 Can I run with this injury?  No. Maybe. or Probably. from 2019-07-26T04:59

Most of the time when runners go to the doctor with a running injury, the doctor tells you to quit running.

The doctor is simply trying to pick the simplest fastest way to reduce the str...

#212 What is a displaced vs non displaced fracture? from 2019-07-24T04:49

If you a runner in training and you break one of your toes, or snap a metatarsal bone, you may worry about hoe long you need to stop running. 

When you are get a fractured bone, you prob...

#211 MRI or CT scan of my foot which is better for a runner from 2019-07-22T04:59

Yesterday I was talking to a runner who had an ankle sprain that didn't improve. After about a year of not be able to run, having pain when walking and becoming really frustrated with not being ...

#210 The Number 1 Mistake runners make in the first week of a running injury from 2019-07-19T04:59

Anytime you make a mistake in training, push a little too hard and get injured, you have pain.  That pain creates an urgent need for answers. Specifically a need to answer three specific questio...

#209 How to tell a bruise under the toenail from toenail fungus from 2019-07-17T04:59

Runners often get dark discoloration in the toenails. That discoloring can happen after long runs, trail runs, wearing ill-fitting running shoes or trauma.

The question is whether or not...

#208 Challenge your doctor to do better when you are a runner from 2019-07-15T04:59

If you're a runner and you've been injured, you need to challenge your doctor to do better.

You are going to probably feel like challenging your doctor would have to be somewhat confront...

#207 There is no healing without risk. from 2019-07-12T04:59

Everybody wants to believe that there is some best practice, some standard of care, some safest way for you to heal when you get a metatarsal stress fracture or achilles tendinitis or peroneal t...

#206 How long do I have to take off from running to recover? from 2019-07-10T04:59

How much time do I need to take off from running after my race?

The time you need to take off from running after race all depends on how long the race is and how hard you ran.

Ho...

#205 The risk free way to heal a metatarsal stress fracture and other unicorns from 2019-07-08T04:59

A runner with a metatarsal stress fracture recently asked… 

“Isn’t it true that a fracture walking boot and crutches is the risk-free way to heal a metatarsal stress fracture?" 

...

#204 Rock climbing is a lot like sports medicine from 2019-07-05T04:59

This weekend I was rock climbing in Joshua Tree National Park with my son. At one point he started climbing up to a point where we were going to practice rappelling. 

He chose to climb u...

#203 The 3 most important ways runners prevent foot fungus from 2019-07-03T04:59

Toenail fungus may be gross but it's common, especially in runners. 

Running shoes are perfect little incubators for foot fungus.

The inside of shoes are hot, dark and moist. Run...

#202 if you haven’t taken an action you haven’t made a decision from 2019-07-01T04:49

Many years ago I heard a quote from Tony Robbins. He said, “Remember, a real decision is measured by the fact that you've taken new action. If there's no action, you haven't truly decided.”

#201 3 Ways a runner can confirm a self diagnosis of plantar plate sprain from 2019-06-28T04:59

If you are a runner and you have some pain, and maybe a little bit of swelling, in the ball of the foot under the toes, you might be concerned you have a plantar plate sprain. 

#200 Should an injured runner be patient? from 2019-06-26T04:49

I just got an email recently from someone who is a runner and one of the things he asked, he said, "Should I be patient, and are the chances good that the pain will subside after four to six wee...

#199 How do trail runners get chronic ankle instability? from 2019-06-24T04:49

If you go to the doctor, and you tell the doctor that you run on trails, you've sprained your ankles before, and you seem to roll ankles frequently, the doctor will tell you that you are sufferi...

#198 Healing a running injury is an active process from 2019-06-21T04:59

Training for a marathon is an active process. You have to think about what you're going to do, you have to come up with a plan. 

You have to design a training program that will get you s...

#197 The only 2 times a metatarsal stress fracture needs surgery from 2019-06-19T04:59

There are only two cases in which a metatarsal stress fracture needs surgery.

Before we get into that, I want to stress one point. 

If someone tells you you need surgery, you nee...

#196 Lack of Discipline causes running injury from 2019-06-17T04:59

Today on the Doc On The Run Podcast, we're talking about how lack of discipline causes running injury.

This episode is probably going to rub a lot of runners the wrong way. No runner wan...

#195 What runners should do before getting custom orthotics from 2019-06-14T04:59

Lots of runners who are in the midst of training, for some reason, they want to get custom orthotics.

I know that we, as runners, we're always looking for the tools, the latest training ...

#194 Does a Jones fracture need surgery? from 2019-06-12T04:59

A few days ago, I got an email from a runner who wanted to know whether or not he should have surgery to fix his Jones fracture. 

Well, the first thing you have to know about this is tha...

#193 Arch supports make my arch hurt worse from 2019-06-10T04:59

A couple of days ago I saw a runner who started having some arch pain in his left foot after he was did a run. 

After he noticed this arch pain, he got some arch supports, and they actua...

#192 Top 3 weapons against poison oak for trail runners from 2019-06-07T04:59

It's that time of year, and here in California there is tons of poison oak out on the trails! 

I recently ran the American River 50 mile Endurance Run, and I got poison oak on that run. ...

#191 Top 3 reasons doctors hate treating runners from 2019-06-05T04:59

For about 15 years now, I've been teaching other doctors about running injuries. Every time I speak in a medical conference now, I ask doctors why they don't like treating runners. 

I kn...

#190 Why fracture boots fail to heal plantar plate sprains in runners from 2019-06-03T04:47

A plantar plate sprain is actually one of the worst possible injuries for an injured runner. They can be notoriously difficult to heal quickly if you don't do everything right.

Plantar p...

#189 The only 2 reasons to get an X-Ray for a metatarsal stress fracture from 2019-05-31T04:55

If you are runner and you started having pain in your foot and you concerned you have a metatarsal stress fracture, you may think you need to get an x-ray of your foot. 

But why?

#188 The slope of 2 lines you need to compare when running after an over-training injury. from 2019-05-29T04:55

When you've been injured and you are starting to run again you have a very delicate balance to maintain. 

Your number one goal is to increase your fitness without stressing the injured t...

#187 Top 3 conditions misdiagnosed as a stress fracture in a runner from 2019-05-27T05:00

A metatarsal stress fracture, is probably one of the most common running injuries that you could get when you're training for a long distance event like a marathon, or an ultra marathon or if yo...

#186 Periodization in recovery and healing running injuries from 2019-05-25T04:56

For most runners, when they're training for a marathon training program, or an Ironman the period of growth is usually about three weeks. 

You take a period where you are increasing your...

#185 Avoiding injury on mixed trail runs from 2019-05-23T12:13:47

Sometimes it's hard to do a trail run and have that run be only on a trail surface. 

You can't always run a trail run…entirely on a trail. What I mean by that is that you have some pavem...

#184 Why the Hop Test is the worst test for a runner with a stress fracture from 2019-05-20T04:47

The worst thing you can do after you've been healing with a stress fracture is to re-injure the bone.

Obviously when that happens, you have a huge setback, you've just lost weeks of trai...

#183 Put the trouble in the middle of the run from 2019-05-17T04:55

If you think about most of your runs, you do a warmup, you do the body of the workout, and then you do a cool down. 

One thing that is interesting is I have recently noticed a number of ...

#182 The #1 Riskiest Running Activity from 2019-05-16T09:00:55

  The harder you train during your big build blocks just before a marathon, the more risk you will sustain an over training injury. Because that’s when you are using harder.   The more activity you...

#181 Legs up the Wall Pose from 2019-05-13T04:45

I get calls all day from people who do a lot of stuff and push the limits a little too far on the weekends. But if you do some simple things to accelerate your recovery right after those big run...

#180 How to do your first Test Run outside from 2019-05-10T04:53

Once your injury is clearly improving, you will want to run. I know you want to run. You are runner!  I get it!

Many recovering runners blow it and get a set-back just because the very f...

#179 How bad is my stress fracture 4 critical steps to deciding from 2019-05-08T12:52:49

When you get a metatarsal stress fracture, and you want to get back to running, you have to make an assessment on how bad it really is. The only other options is to stick with the standard treat...

#178 Cycling workouts for recovering runners from 2019-05-06T04:45

Resting is not all healing. If you rest too much, you’ll get weaker. 

If you want to get back to running, as soon as you're healed, you need to do something to prevent all of the changes...

#177 Achilles early warning signs in runners from 2019-05-04T07:27:22

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in your entire body, and if it gets injured, you've got a real problem. 

The Achilles tendon is what allows you to pull your heel up, off the gr...

#176 My foot hurt when I ran today…what do I do NOW? from 2019-05-01T20:56:13

I received and email from a runner who wrote, “I ran today and my foot hurt when I ran. What should I do right now?" 

You want to take the quickest course of action that you can when you...

#175 If you don't think it will work, you shouldn't do it. from 2019-04-29T04:45

As an athlete I'm sure you know that it's important you believe you can accomplish your goal.

What's interesting to me is that many patients, many injured runners don't really think that...

#174 Runners take note of Doctor’s F.E.A.R. from 2019-04-26T05:23:12

There are lots of things that you as an injured runner may hear in a doctor's office that really can be false evidence. Something that the doctor presents to you, that you then accept as fact. <...

#173 How the Hippocratic Oath can help you get back to running sooner. from 2019-04-24T04:45

“First, do no harm.” This basic idea is at the foundation of medicine. Doctor’s are sworn to the Hippocratic Oath, and they want you to get better. Even if that means preventing you from harming...

#172 Capsulitis vs Neuroma: Diagnosis Matters! from 2019-04-22T04:45

Two very common causes of foot pain in runners are neuroma and capsulitis. Some treatments help both conditions. But some treatments will only help one and not the other. 

If you have pa...

#171 Reduce your risk for injury and run the other way! from 2019-04-19T04:34

Running injuries aren't caused by running too much! 

Running injuries are caused by applying too much stress to specific structures when you're running on a slope or changing direction.<...

#170 Slow may be your injury speed from 2019-04-17T18:11:50

Which is more likely to cause an injury....running fast, or running slow?

Explosive speed workouts can put you at risk of injury. Running at your limit can put you at risk of injury. But...

#169 Do not let Mortons Neuroma stop you from running from 2019-04-15T04:45

Morton’s neuroma is a common cause of pain in the ball of the foot in runners. Doctors often tell runners to stop running when when they get a neuroma. 

But don’t be confused. Runners sh...

#168 Should I add carbon fiber stiffening insoles to my running shoes? from 2019-04-13T09:49:19

Lots of running injuries are aggravated by bending of the toes. Plantar plate sprains, sesamoiditis, and Morton’s neuroma all get irritated when you bend the toes too much while you run. If you ...

#167 Signs you are heading for a running injury from 2019-04-10T16:42:48

When you get an over training injury, what happens? It's too much stress applied to one structure over too shorter time without enough recovery to actually let it fully heal before the next work...

#166 Choose The Best Running Shoes For The Run from 2019-04-08T04:45

Are your running shoes the best for your run today?

There are all kinds of running shoes, and they are all built for different runs, different foot types, and different runners. Every sh...

#165 The worst running shoes for stress fractures from 2019-04-05T04:45

Are your current running shoes putting you at risk for a stress fracture?

One common reason for too much bone stress is that a runner didn't have enough cushioning because they were usin...

#164 What causes really stress fractures from 2019-04-03T04:50

I was recently at a medical conference and I asked all the doctors in the audience ... I said, "What causes stress fractures?"

A doctor raised his hand and the very first thing he said i...

#163 How much rest does your running body need? from 2019-04-01T05:45

If you really think about it, the number of hours that you sleep really has a direct correlation with your risk for running injury.

Running injuries never happen because you ran too far....

#162 3 Crucial Mistakes Runners Make with Stress Fractures from 2019-03-29T14:19:08

Metatarsal stress fractures are one of the most common running injuries. 

If you are runner and suspect a metatarsal stress fracture, you have to use some common sense, do everything tha...

#161 #1 mistake runners make with minimalist running shoes from 2019-03-27T06:44

Barefoot running injuries don’t happen to novice runners. 

Most runners who decide to run in minimalist running shoes or run purely barefoot, they don't take up running and decide to do ...

#160 Can I run my race with broken toes from 2019-03-25T05:44

Broken toes are common, but they can really hamper your training when you're getting ready to run a race. If you break your toes a few weeks before a big race the question is always whether or n...

#159 When a fracture boot is necessary for a stress fracture in a runner from 2019-03-22T06:45

It's no big secret that I really don't like fracture walking boots for runners. 

I think doctors over-prescribe them.  When you use fracture walking boots for too long, it causes weaknes...

#158 Achilles tendinosis treatment failures in a runner from 2019-03-20T09:14:19

Achilles tendinosis can be a tough problem. If you're a runner who gets tightness in your calves and then develops Achilles tendinosis, it can be very difficult to get it to heal and it can be v...

#157 Toe stress fractures from running from 2019-03-18T16:04:39

If you have pain and swelling in the toes after a run, you might be worried you have a stress fracture in the toes. But you have to figure out if the injury is in one of the bones of the toes, o...

#156 Can I race with a plantar plate sprain? from 2019-03-15T11:57

If you are running with pain in the ball of the foot that seems like a stress fracture, it could be a plantar plate sprain. If you get a plantar plate sprain right before a race, the obvious que...

#155 Hydration tips for runners with Josh Sprague of Orange Mud from 2019-03-13T05:45

Hydration is one of the limiters for many runners. It seems like often-missed, low hanging fruit that has the potential to boost performance in long events like marathons and ultra-marathons.  Listen

#154 How often should I replace my running shoes? from 2019-03-11T05:45

How often should you get new running shoes? That depends on how quickly they wear out! Some runners get new running shoes every few months. Some running coaches tell runners to replace running s...

#153 Do I need custom orthotics for running? from 2019-03-08T05:30

Do you really need custom orthotics if you're a runner? 

If you're a runner and a doctor suggests custom orthotics, you may need orthotic inserts, but you may not. At least not forever. ...

#152 Why Injured Runners get Depressed and Dynamic Running Therapy with William Pullen from 2019-03-06T10:51

When we run, we feel better. But what happens when you get busy, or even worse you get injured and you're not really able to run. Do you get bummed out? Do you get anxious? Do you get depressed?...

#151 12 Steps to healing and running with a metatarsal stress fracture. from 2019-03-04T05:55

If you are a runner with a metatarsal stress fracture, you can simply stop running and wait for the bone to heal. The other option is to figure out how to heal it faster and keep running while t...

#150 Single best treatment for plantar fasciitis in runners. from 2019-03-01T05:45

If you are running and you get plantar fasciitis, you probably want to get back to running as soon as possible. Many doctors will tell you to quit running. Doctors may also recommend lots of oth...

#149 Running on a healing stress fracture is about risk management. from 2019-02-27T05:45

Medicine is all about risk versus benefit. Everything in medicine has risk.

There's risk with everything. There is risk with running with a stress fracture. There is risk with using a fr...

#148 If it doesn't hurt worse, can I still ramp up running? from 2019-02-25T05:30

Should you ramp up your running training when your healing injury doesn't feel like it does not hurt much worse while running?

As soon as the healing stress fracture gets a little bit st...

#147 How much stress reduction does your foot need to heal and run? from 2019-02-22T12:43:15

Any over-training running injury is caused by too much stress applied to that one structure. Once it starts to heal and you are trying to return to running, you have to keep the overall amount o...

#146 Why injured runners should avoid out and back runs from 2019-02-20T05:15

The reason I like out in back runs for long runs is it makes me committed. I can’t quit. But out and back runs can actually put you in a really vulnerable position when you've been injured. If s...

#145 Top 3 Road Hazards for Runners from 2019-02-18T05:20

A pothole is a classic road hazard. It is an obstacle in the road that can cause trouble. If you're going fast in your car and you hit a pothole, it can actually blow out your tire. If you are r...

The Best Night Splint for Runners from 2019-02-15T12:36:34

A tight Achilles tendon can cause a variety of problems for runners. A night splint is a brace that is supposed to help stretch a tight Achilles tendon by holding the foot in a corrected positio...

#143 How a marathon mindset can predispose you to injury from 2019-02-13T08:32

As soon as you sign up for a marathon you start to think about what it will take to finish it. You come up with a plan. You design a series of of workouts. And you realize you are going to have ...

#142 The One Goal when you have a running injury from 2019-02-11T12:52:54

Last week I was lecturing on running injuries at a medical conference.  A doctor in the audience asked, "What do you do exactly when a runner tries to renegotiate their activity level with you, ...

#141 How long before I can run with a stress fracture? from 2019-02-08T05:30

How long before I can run on a metatarsal stress fracture?

The short answer is this, you can run as soon as the metatarsal bone has healed enough, becomes stable enough, to withstand the...

#140 Pain is a tool to recover faster from running injury from 2019-02-06T05:33

If you want to get back to running sooner, you have to figure out a way to maintain the maximum level of activity your healing tissues can withstand without causing any further damage and withou...

#139 Is it dangerous to run on a stress fracture? from 2019-02-04T05:30

Is it dangerous to run on a stress fracture? Stress fractures are one of the most common problems runners get when over training. When injured, stress fractures can keep you off running for a re...

#138 Fracture in the ball of the foot. Getting back to running with Coach Craig Moss from 2019-02-01T05:30

If you get pain and swelling in the ball of the foot you might become worried you have a fracture. Let's face it. When runners get an aching pain in the foot at the first thing we worry about is...

There is no accidental healing for running injuries. from 2019-01-30T05:21

You get a running injury because you made a mistake in over-training. You tripped over something. You did just a little too much in your workout. Something went wrong. It was an accident. 

If you're not moving, you're actually getting more injury-prone from 2019-01-28T05:08

If you're not moving, you're more injury-prone. If you got an over-training injury from running, and you're not moving, if you're not exercising, things are actually getting worse for you. You a...

#135 Runners fast forward healing from 2019-01-25T05:36

Faster means faster! It means making decisions quicker. Forward means you and your doctor are making decisions more frequently so you can shorten the recovery time and make it to your next race....

#134 Don't have high hopes for healing if you have downhill habits from 2019-01-23T13:42:48

The key with recovering from running injuries faster than normal patients is to identify what it is helping your healing, and what may be hindering your recovery. Runners don't choose the rate o...

#133 Last week's healing plan won't heal you today. from 2019-01-21T05:55

How does healing change on a weekly basis? It's going to continue to change throughout the healing process from day to day. No, it's not going to change a great deal in one day, but it's going t...

#132 Why runners heal faster from 2019-01-18T05:55

Why do runners heal faster? Simple...You are not a normal patient if you're a runner.

Not only do you exercise more, you eat better, you sleep better. You as a runner are a well-primed h...

#1 Book for Runners in 2019 is by David Goggins.mp3 from 2019-01-17T11:12:05

Today on the Doc on the Run podcast, we're talking about the number one book every runner should read in 2019.

I may be going out on a limb here, but I'm going to recommend the number o...

#131 New Pain 10 Days Before Marathon Should I Run Now? from 2019-01-16T05:55

Today we're talking about whether or not you should run when you have pain about 10 days out from a marathon. 

This morning I got a call from Amy in Houston, and she's running a marathon...

#130 Should I Taper or Keep Training? from 2019-01-14T05:27

Today on the Doc On The Run podcast, we're talking about whether or not you should taper or just continue training when you have soreness right before your marathon.  

The purpose of a taper, i...

Who will you be 1 Year from Now? from 2019-01-07T09:14:36

I’m recording this episode right around the start of the New Year, and this time of year everybody starts talking about their goals. Most people talk about where they...

If a treatment is best for most, is it best for a runner? from 2019-01-06T04:59

The idea that one given treatment will work for one condition, when the people are different is absurd. 

Runners are different than normal people. 

Risks of certain treatments ar...

What Is The Difference Between Tendinits And Tendinosis In Runners? from 2019-01-02T02:33:21

This question comes up a lot for runners with Achilles tendon injuries. But it can happen with any kind of tendon. The difference between an injury to a tendon which ...

Goals for healing your running injury from 2018-12-26T02:40:03

Let me ask you a question. Do you set goals when you are training for a race? What about when you are injured? I mean let’s face it, if you are training for a maratho...

How long will it take to heal a running injury? from 2018-12-19T03:32:01

The number one question I get from runners is "How long is it going to take me to heal this injury?" It could be a metatarsal stress fracture, it could be plantar fasciitis, it could be an Achilles...

5 Causes of Big Toe Joint Pain in Runners podcast from 2018-12-12T03:14:48

Today on the Doc On The Run podcast we’re talking about the 5 causes of big toe joint pain in runners.

If you are a runner and you...

Collagen Healing- Is it working for or against your running injury from 2018-12-05T01:32:02

I know I talk about this a lot but collagen is one of the most critical things when you’re healing any running injury. If you have a tendon, ligament, fascia that’s i...

What's the difference between a Doctor and a Librarian from 2018-11-28T00:48:03

In an ideal world, we would have research that actually studies everything, every variable, every possible scenario and then helps you know conclusively what will wor...

The one small shift you need when you aren't healing a running injury from 2018-11-21T02:52:59

You’re never staying the same. You’re never the same person. You’re not the same person you were a year ago, and you’re not the same person now. You’re certainly not ...

Can I Run with a Split Peroneal Tendon? from 2018-11-14T01:49:28

Can I run with a split peroneal tendon? Well, yes. There are two cases in which you can run with a split peroneal tendon. Number one. If you’re certain running will n...

7 Steps When a Runner is Not Healing from 2018-11-07T00:09:48

Today on the Doc On The Run Podcast, we’re talking about the seven steps a runner should take when you’re not healing.

You’re prob...

Top 10 Myths About Plantar Fasciitis in Runners from 2018-10-31T01:31:42

Today on the Doc On The Run podcast, we’re talking about the top 10 myths about plantar fasciitis in runners.

There are a lot of m...

Is Running Risky? from 2018-10-24T01:43:54

I recently went to pick up my 10 year son Alex from an after school program. He and all his classmates were playing on the playground. The camp administrator that runs the program actually appro...

Should a Runner Ice to Treat Soreness? from 2018-10-17T01:17:35

I recently got a great question from a runner in San Francisco.

“I just want to make sure that I’m not heading for an over trainin...

Inflammation Management: Keys for Runners from 2018-10-10T00:14:08

Today we’re talking about how inflammation management can make you slower.

After giving my lecture in Las Vegas a couple of weeks ...

Inflammation in Runners- Sometimes its good and sometimes its bad from 2018-10-03T02:28:17

Just about a week ago I was giving a lecture in Las Vegas at the 24th Annual Scientific Program of the International Foot and Ankle Foundation and this is a medical c...

7 Healing Limiters that Slow Runners Down from 2018-09-26T03:16:09

Today I was out on a run and it was a great day. I was running in the sun and I was just trying to think about like what are the things that really slow runners down ...

2 Reasons Runners Should NOT Get an MRI from 2018-09-19T02:22:17

An MRI is an interesting diagnostic tool and we often think that an MRI is the best thing to show you what’s going on inside your body when we suspect you have some k...

Sub-Fibular Impingement in Runners from 2018-09-12T09:39:12

In this podcast episode we’re talking about sub-fibular impingement syndrome.

Why do runners get sub-fibular impingement syndrome?...

Sinus Tarsi Syndrome in Runners from 2018-09-05T02:52:09

What is sinus tarsi syndrome? I mean it sounds like a complicated name but it’s not really a complicated condition. The “sinus” means basically like a tube or a passa...

Extensor Tenosynovitis in Runners from 2018-08-29T03:45

Why runners get extensor tenosynovitis?

Basically what happens is that you get this problem from a number of things. The most comm...

Why doctors misdiagnose runners from 2018-08-22T04:02:22

Today on the Doc On The Run podcast we’re talking about why doctors misdiagnose runners.

All I do is talk to runners who are injur...

Bone Stimulators For Healing Metatarsal Fractures from 2018-08-15T03:45:13

I spend a lot of time talking to runners who have metatarsal stress fractures. Let’s face it, they’re common. And a metatarsal stress fracture may be one of the most ...

3 Keys to Less Time on Crutches from 2018-08-08T01:02:07

Let’s Face it…Crutches Suck!

It’s still hard for me to believe that the same crutches, the same design that doctors hand out to pa...

Avoid foot fungus from swimming pools from 2018-08-01T00:21:22

Yesterday I was talking to my sister, who is of course, also a marathon runner.  She has been running marathons way longer than me and she is always fit.

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Why you aren’t healing like a professional runner from 2018-07-25T01:55:43

I actually did some research recently in preparation for a presentation I was going to be giving on running injuries at the International Foot & Ankle Foundation medi...

Injury recovery with Elite Triathlete Christiann Arbini from 2018-07-18T04:08:21

Today on the Doc On The Run podcast we’re talking with Christiann Arbini about injury, recovery and what it takes to bounce back to national championship racing after...

How Can A Runner Heal a Plantar Plate Sprain? from 2018-07-10T23:20:45

A plantar plate sprain is an overstretched, possibly even partially ripped ligament on the bottom of one your little toe joints in the ball of the foot.

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100% Recovery Means Free Speed from 2018-07-04T02:31:44

Are you recovering at 100% capacity?

Are you doing truly everything you can to maximize your capacity for healing after your worko...

How Can A Runner Heal a Stress Fracture from 2018-06-27T02:28:18

Today on the Doc On The Run podcast we are talking about how a runner can heal a stress fracture.

When you get a stress fracture, ...

Can I Run With A Stress Fracture In The Heel Bone? from 2018-06-20T02:25:24

Today on the Doc On The Run podcast we’re talking about whether or not you should run when you have a stress fracture in the heel bone.

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Can I Run with a Partial Rupture of the Plantar Fascia? from 2018-06-13T02:07:10

Today on the Doc On The Run podcast, we’re going to talk about whether or not you can run with a partial rupture of the plantar fascia.

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How 2 Days in a Fracture Walking Boot can Help you Decide If You Can Run a 100 Mile Race from 2018-06-06T03:54:55

That may seem like a silly thing like you think if you’re wearing a fracture walking boot, there’s no way you're going to run a hundred miles. But there is a patient ...

Can I Run with a Metatarsal Stress Fracture? from 2018-05-30T01:56:14

Stress fractures are extremely common. But first thing is that if you’re going to figure out how to run the race, if you should run the race, whether or not it’s a go...

Can I Run with Plantar Fasciitis? from 2018-05-23T03:54:15

Can I run my race if I think I have plantar fasciitis? That’s a good question. In this session what we are going to talk about is whether or not you can or should run...

How a Runner Got His Physical Therapy Aimed at His Running Goals from 2018-05-16T03:15:26

Today on the doc on the run podcast we’re talking with Patrick about how to stay on track when you see a doctor or physical therapist and make sure that they focus on...

Can I Run With Peroneal Tendonitis? from 2018-05-09T01:39:17

One of the million dollar questions I get from runners is whether or not you can run when you have this specific injury. Just today I was on a remote consultation cal...

Why Doctors Tell You to Stop Running from 2018-05-02T03:37:49

I think when a doctor tells a runner to quit running it doesn’t make any more sense than telling an accountant to quit working with numbers. Running is what we do. An...

4 Types of Injured Runners Who Won’t Get Back to Running Quickly from 2018-04-25T03:11

Healing takes time. The longer you take to recover the more fitness you’re going to lose. But when you’re an injured runner the less time you spend healing the sooner...

5 Plantar Fasciitis Treatments Your Doctor is Selling and Runners DON”T Need! from 2018-04-18T02:38:58

If you are a runner with plantar fasciitis, you don't need to watch hundreds of different videos to get better. You just have to do some simple things at home consist...

The Only 3 Steps Runners Need to Heal Plantar Fasciitis from 2018-04-11T01:45:33

Today on the Doc On The Run Podcast we’re talking about the only three steps runners need to heal plantar fasciitis.

You don’t nee...

Top 3 Mistakes Runners Make When Getting a Second Opinion from 2018-04-04T03:47:44

Today on the Doc On the Run Podcast were talking about how runners can get the very best second opinion.

The other day I had an in...

Hope… An Invaluable Commodity from 2018-03-28T04:21:59

Have you ever had a race that you really only made it through just because you believe you can do it?

Sometimes you get to a place...

The Power Of Meditation To Relax And Heal With Jason Stephenson from 2018-03-21T03:44:20

Today on the Doc On The Run podcast we are talking about how you can use the power of meditation to relax and heal.

Jason Stephens...

Not Running is Optional from 2018-03-14T04:12:46

Every day I talk to runners who tell me their doctor said they have to stop running. Just stop and think about that for a minute. A runner is told to stop running. Listen

There Is No Key To Healing. It’s A Combination. from 2018-03-07T03:29:04

Today I was on a 15 minute Virtual Doctor Visit call with a runner who has been trying to get over a nagging case of Achilles tendinitis and still wants to do well in...

Can You Fix The Plantar Fascia After Surgery? Question From A Runner from 2018-02-28T00:54:58

This episode is based on a question sent in from one of our listeners and she actually wrote in and said “I mistakenly had “plantar release” done to my right foot 16 ...

From 400 Pounds To Running 100 Miles from 2018-02-20T23:51:41

Today on the Doc On the Run Podcast we’re talking about the special considerations overweight runners need to think about when they want to get to their goals without...

Stress Related Eating and the Consequences for Injured Runners with Stephan Guyenet, PhD from 2018-02-14T04:59:08

I’m really excited to have Dr. Stephan Guyenet as a guest expert today. Dr. Guyenet spent 12 years at the University of Washington as a neuroscience and obesity resea...

Mindfulness For Runners With Linda Hall from 2018-02-08T04:22:10

Today on the Doc On The Run podcast we’re talking with Linda Hall about meditation and how to focus on the mind-body connection and stress management as a tool that r...

What Is Synovitis In Runners? from 2018-01-31T05:28:16

This week I got a couple of calls from runners who had various different forms of foot pain and they both said the doctor they saw said they had a condition called sy...

Muscle Atrophy After Recovering In A Fracture Walking Boot from 2018-01-24T02:15:06

Today on the Doc On The Run Podcast we’re talking about muscle atrophy after recovering in a fracture walking boot, and what runners can do to prevent it.” I recently met Kim and she was explaini...

Sleep - The Recovering Runner’s Secret Weapon from 2018-01-17T01:14:45

Sleep may be the most valuable, most abundant, least expensive, and yet most underutilized resource available to a recovering or injured runner.

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Communication Is The Key from 2018-01-10T05:26:41

The problem with running injuries is that they are easy to ignore. A little tightness here or little achiness there is nothing compared to the pain you feel in those...

How injured runners should focus on the goal from 2018-01-03T03:07:08

A goal is not a fantasy. A goal is not a dream. It’s a place you clearly want to end up. If that goal is important to you, I believe you can get there. No matter how ...

Running doesn’t cause running injuries from 2017-12-27T04:10:16

Over and over patients tell me their doctor has told them to quit running. The doctor has said that running is at the root cause of the running injury. B.S.!

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How X-Rays Show Metatarsal Fracture Healing from 2017-12-20T00:26:41

Rodney asked about a non-displaced fifth metatarsal fracture. He said “Hi, it’s been 8 weeks and my orthopedic doctor says it’s healed. Even though the x-ray doesn’t ...

How to tell when it is okay to resume running with a stress fracture from 2017-12-13T02:29:16

Today on the Doc On The Run Podcast we’re talking about how you can tell when it’s okay to resume running with a stress fracture.   A runner named Whitney recently sent a great question to me on Tw...

Marla Explains How To Shift Your Mindset, Reset Your Expectations And Recover After An Injection Fails To Help A Running Injury from 2017-12-06T04:16:15

Today on the Doc On The Run Podcast I’m really excited to have Marla on the show to talk about her experience with recovering from a running injury.

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Paternalistic Medicine Fails Runners from 2017-11-28T22:50:44

Today on the Doc On The Run podcast we are going to discuss how Paternalism fails runners.

During a sermon one Sunday morning in 1...

Should A Runner Get An MRI For A Stress Fracture? from 2017-11-22T05:13:27

Stress fractures are one of the most common running injuries. And every runner who gets a stress fracture has to, at least in same capacity, reduce their activity to ...

How a Pain Journal Can Help You Get Back to Running Sooner from 2017-11-15T03:51:13

Pain is a part of running. There is a saying often lauded by athletes and we have all heard, “Pain is just weakness leaving your body.” We affectionately call our tra...

Can I Run After Wearing a Fracture Boot? from 2017-11-08T02:24:32

A few days ago a guy named Vito sent in a great question.

“I was in a walking boot for 6 weeks due to ankle fracture, no surgery....

Hormone Disrupters from 2017-11-01T04:53:59

Today on the Doc On The Run podcast I’m really excited have Dr. Vinh Ngo from Smart Medicine San Francisco. Doctor Ngo is going to explain hormone replacement as a wa...

Should I wear compression socks if I have a running injury? from 2017-10-25T03:50:31

A few days ago I was doing a phone consultation for a patient who had a fracture in his fifth metatarsal. I was trying to help him understand how important it is to r...

How massage helps runners run more and avoid injury from 2017-10-18T03:19:14

Today on the Doc On The Run podcast we have Tina Deane who is the owner of Massage Works in Los Gatos. This episode will help you understand how runners and triathlet...

Discipline and what it takes to recover from running injuries from 2017-10-11T00:46:19

Discipline is the difference between choosing what you want now and what you want most.

The problem with discipline is that most r...

Peroneal Subluxation In Runners from 2017-10-04T03:55:04

My ankles pop and click all the time. They have for years. I am going to help you understand whether or not you might have subluxing peroneal tendons and whether or n...

Peroneus Longus Tendinitis in Runners from 2017-09-27T02:36:38

Today on the Doc On The Run Podcast we’re talking about peroneus longus tendonitis, and what runners can do about it.

Whenever I d...

Peroneus Brevis Tendinitis in Runners from 2017-09-20T00:33:14

In the earlier episodes we explained that peroneal tendinitis is just inflammation of one of two tendons on the outside of your ankle: peroneus brevis and peroneus lo...

Peroneal Tenosynovitis is the first Peroneal Tendon Problem in Runners from 2017-09-13T02:54:59

If you are listening to this, you’re probably a runner and you probably also have pain on the outside of your ankle. You may have already been to see a doctor, or you...

Peroneal Tendon Injuries In Runners: An Overview From The Runners Connect Running Injury Summit from 2017-09-05T21:20:05

I recently had the honor of being interviewed by Runner’s Connect to contribute my thoughts on peroneal tendinitis in runners. This live recording was part of the 4-D...

How Runners With Severe Achilles Tendinosis Heal Without Surgery from 2017-08-29T17:44:53

In Part 1 of our series on Achilles tendinitis we talked about how runners with mild forms of Achilles tendon injuries can decrease the inflammation, decrease the st...

How Runners Heal Achilles Tendinitis Without A Doctor And Keep Running from 2017-08-23T02:26:23

Today on the Doc On The Run Podcast we’re talking about how runners with Achilles tendinitis skip the doctor visit and keep running.

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Runners Knee Preservation Strategies With Dr. Kevin Stone from 2017-08-16T00:16:43

Today on the Doc On The Run Podcast we’re talking with legendary orthopedic surgeon Kevin Stone, M.D. about runner’s knee and knee preservation strategies for runners...

Sesamoid Injuries Are Risky For Runners from 2017-08-01T18:03:53

Today on the Doc On the Run Podcast, we’re talking about what a runner should do if you’re worried the pain under the big toe joint might be a sesamoid stress fractur...

5 Tips To Avoid Surgery Complications Common In July from 2017-07-24T05:43:06

Summer has a dirty little Secret…

If you get injured and wander into the hospital in the summer months you are more likely to end ...

Shin Splints: What to do if your shin splints won’t go away from 2017-07-18T19:46:53

If you’re a runner, the chances are good at some point in your running career you have had an aching, throbbing sensation in the front of your shins. And chances are ...

How Strict Rest can actually make your injury last longer from 2017-07-11T18:18:53

Is over-resting slowing your recovery? It might be. Sitting still is a killer for athletes. Not only does it bum you out, but a long period of immobilization can actu...

You need new running shoes from 2017-07-04T18:37:50

Let's face it, the primary tool used by runners are running shoes. Although we often think about heart rate monitors, GPS watches and all sort of fancy fabrics for ou...

Overtraining Injury BS from 2017-06-27T18:17:32

Whether you’re training for your first 5K, a half-marathon, Ironman triathlon or 100 mile ultramarathon, you have to put in lots of miles. To keep logging miles, incr...

Lessons on plantar fasciitis for runners from 2017-06-20T14:51:19

This week I was invited to lecture on Runners Heel: Pearls for Podiatric Physicians at the International Foot & Ankle Foundation Meeting at the Swedish Medical Center...

IronCowboy... 50 Ironmans in 50 states in 50 days from 2017-06-13T18:33:46

Today on the Doc On the Run Podcast we have a truly inspirational guest: the Iron Cowboy, James Lawrence who is famous for settling two world records: both the number of Half Iron Distance triat...

Top 5 Worst Exercises for a Plantar Plate Tear from 2017-06-06T09:01:13

The very first step in healing a plantar plate sprain is to make sure that you don't make the condition worse. Because it's a tiny little ligament and it's easy to make it worse!

In many...

Fat pad atrophy in runners from 2017-05-30T18:06:38

One of the less common ways you can get pain in the ball of the foot is if the cushioning within the foot becomes diminished. If that happens it can feel like you’re ...

5 signs your doctor may not be on your team from 2017-05-23T23:27:05

Is your doctor on your team?

If you’ve been training for a marathon or any other event and you suffer a running injury the first t...

Top 5 Ankle Sprain Myths for Runners from 2017-05-17T04:06:27

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries that brings an athlete to the emergency room. Of course, as we talked about before, the emergency room may be the ve...

Difference between metatarsal stress fractures, Morton’s neuroma, plantar plate sprains and osteochondritis from 2017-05-09T23:05:34

In previous episodes we talked about the different causes of pain in the ball of the foot in runners. We talked about the differences between Morton’s neuroma, planta...

Osteochondritis In Runners from 2017-05-02T20:35:47

If you are a runner and you have pain in the ball of the foot there are really only a few conditions that could be causing the trouble. This episode is the third of a...

Plantar Plate Sprain in Runners from 2017-04-25T22:45:39

If you are a runner and you have pain in the ball of the foot there are really only a few conditions that could be causing the trouble. This episode will be the secon...

Neuroma treatment is different in runners from 2017-04-19T04:13:28

If you are a runner and you have pain in the ball of the foot there are really only a few conditions that could be causing the trouble. This episode will be the first...

PRICE The first steps when you have a running injury from 2017-04-12T00:30:12

Overtraining injuries come in lots of different forms. Metatarsal stress fractures, Achilles tendinitis, peroneal tendinitis, and plantar fasciitis, they all may affe...

Episode #35: What a runner should think about when diagnosed with Metatarsalgia? from 2017-04-05T04:01:47

If you are a runner and you start having pain in the ball of your foot, you might be worried that you have a stress fracture. So you have a couple of choices. One option is to go see your local ...

What if you sprain your ankle on a trail run? from 2017-03-29T02:43:14

The unfortunate reality is that every single day, over 10,000 suspected ankle sprains show up in the ER. While an emergency room may be the best place for someone wit...

Fat Fueling for Runners: Sports Nutritionist and Triathlete Heidi Buttery from 2017-03-22T04:57:33

Today on the Doc On The Run podcast we’re talking with sports nutritionist and triathlete Heidi Buttery about Good Fat, Bad Fat and Fat Fueling as a way to fuel bette...

Can I Run With A Broken Toe? from 2017-03-14T22:22:49

Last night I did a remote consultation for a patient who had a broken toe and wanted to get back to running. That discussion generated several thoughtful questions th...

Minimalist vs Maximalist Running Shoes from 2017-03-08T04:50:22

Minimalist running shoes, maximalist running shoes and barefoot running, they’re all some of the more recent trends in running and running shoe technology. There's a ...

Why “Not Running” is a terrible treatment for running injuries from 2017-02-28T16:48:36

If you are a runner, and you got a running injury, you may have been to the doctor. And let me guess, your doctor told you to stop running.

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Interview with Brad Beer - Legendary physical therapist and Amazon best-selling author of “You Can Run Pain Free!" from 2017-02-22T06:20:14

Today on the Doc On The Run podcast we're speaking with Brad Beer, legendary physical therapist and Amazon best-selling author of “You Can Run Pain Free! A physio’s 5...

Top 5 Reasons Runners Should Fire Their Doctor from 2017-02-15T04:19:47

If you are runner, you probably like to run. If your get injured, you probably still want to run. You need a doctor who will be on your team, not the other way around...

Running After Partial Rupture Of The Plantar Fascia from 2017-02-08T03:24:29

Today on the Doc On The Run podcast we’re talking with Darin about his history of issues with the plantar fascia and being an athlete and what it takes to get back to training and recovery and s...

When do injured runners really have to stop running? from 2017-02-01T00:46:47

The other day I got a call from a patient who had an injury and briefly she explained her scenario and then she asked me the million dollar question, “Do I really hav...

What every runner needs to know about plantar fascia surgery from 2017-01-24T20:55:31

Today on Doc On The Run podcast we’re talking about everything that runners should need to know about surgery on the plantar fascia.

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Top 5 Mistakes Runners Make with Their Toenails from 2017-01-18T08:09:31

Which is better…clear healthy toenails or thick, yellow, black and blue or missing toenails? Running can be hard on the feet. We all know that lots of runners bash their toes. But neglected toot...

Pro Triathlete Jess Smith on Training and Racing During and After Pregnancy from 2017-01-11T05:42:09

Jess is an amazing athlete. She got a Kona slot in only her second Ironman and then in 2011 became the 2011 70.3 Ironman World Champion and since that time she’s been...

Dr JJ Mayo on Race Day Nutrition Planning and Making Sure You Get Enough Protein to Prevent Running Injuries from 2017-01-04T00:35:56

Dr. Mayo holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology and is a registered dietitian (RD). He is an associate professor and has published close to 50 articles in lay and scien...

Should I Worry About Pain When Running After My Injury Heals? from 2016-12-28T01:41:08

One of the biggest concerns of injured athletes returning to activity is whether or not they should be concerned about pain when they start to run. This is a great qu...

Pro Triathlete Kim Schwabenbauer on Nutrition Assessments for Runners and Enjoying the Holiday Season Without Guilt from 2016-12-21T04:07:24

Today we’re talking with nutritionist and PRO triathlete Kim Schwabenbauer about the importance of a nutrition assessment for runners as well as tips for enjoying the...

Myths About X-rays And Running Injuries from 2016-12-14T04:29:48

Every day I get calls from injured runners. Whether their foot is aching when they run and they think they have a stress fracture or if they twisted an ankle on a tra...

Which Running Surface Is The Hardest On Your Feet? from 2016-12-07T04:53:17

Last week we talked about how you can choose a running surface that will decrease the stress and strain on your foot. The one component of running surfaces that we did not address in that episod...

Choose a Running Surface to Heal Faster, Run longer and Heal Running Injuries from 2016-11-30T03:12:36

If you are a runner with an injury that affects one side of your foot more than another, like plantar fasciitis, picking the right running surface can make the differ...

Can stem cell therapy help runners heal faster? from 2016-11-22T23:59:38

Today we’re talking about how runners use stem cells to get back to running faster.

In this episode I am going to discuss how stem...

5 biggest mistakes runners make when they think they have a neuroma from 2016-11-16T04:29:50

Today we’re talking about the 5 biggest mistakes runners make when they think they have a neuroma. We’re going to discuss the most common mistakes I see runners make ...

Troubleshooting the Top 5 running injuries plantar fasciitis, metatarsal stress fracture, Achilles tendinitis, shin splints and IT band syndrome from 2016-11-09T02:40:42

Today we’re at A Runners Mind speaking with Dawson, who is a true running shoe expert. We’re going to discuss the ways that runners can troubleshoot these injuries an...

Vitamin D, muscle strength and how a runner can listen to the body to prevent running injuries from 2016-11-02T02:26:49

Today we are featuring a recorded portion of an interview with Dr. Segler for an injury prevention seminar for RunnersConnect Listen

Stresses and Lifestyle Habits That Contribute to Running Injuries from 2016-10-25T21:55:38

Today we are featuring a recorded portion of an interview with Dr. Segler for an injury prevention seminar for RunnersConnect Listen

Why runners have an unfair advantage when it comes to healing an injury from 2016-10-18T18:57:49

To most runners an over-training injury is their worst nightmare. The reason that these injuries are so terrible to most runners is that they happen at the worst poss...

Fracture walking boot: one of the worst treatments for a runner from 2016-10-12T00:40:04

Fracture walking boots are one of the most often prescribed treatments for running injuries such as stress fractures and tendinitis. But runners have a much higher pr...

A Runner’s Mind On Plantar Fasciitis, Running Form And Shoe Selection from 2016-10-05T06:06:33

Today on the Doc On The Run podcast we are at A Runner’s Mind speaking with Dawson Alexander, who is a wicked fast runner and a bona fide running shoe expert. In this...

Ironman Champion Felicity Joyce on the power of mindset in racing, coaching and getting back to racing shape after injury. from 2016-09-26T13:35:20

Felicity Joyce is a well known inspiring endurance athlete. She was the youngest female to win the Australian National 24-hour Track Championships and earned the young Australia Rising Star Award f...

From 2 broken heel bones to running at a world-class level- An interview with 6-time XTERRA World Champion Barbara Peterson from 2016-09-20T18:29:36

Barbara Peterson’s story is truly inspirational! Less than a year after she broke both heel bones (bilateral calcaneal fractures), she was out of her wheelchair and o...

Metatarsal stress fractures six weeks of no running and other myths. from 2016-09-12T18:52

Metatarsal stress fractures are common in runners, and so are the myths that surround them. Do I really need X-rays? Do I really have to stop running to get a stress fracture to heal? Does it al...

The best way for runners to ice when they have plantar fasciitis. from 2016-09-12T18:28:32

Ice is often used by runners to decrease inflammation. Learn best strategies for icing and how Doc On The Run uses specific contrast bath, routines to remove swelling...

Should runners use NSAIDs when they have plantar fasciitis? from 2016-09-08T17:28:55

If inflammation is part of the problem, why not take ANTI-inflammatory drugs? Learn why, when and how runner’s use anti-inflammatory medications to get relief…and per...

Can home treatment heal runners heel pain? from 2016-09-08T17:25:55

Did you know that in the overwhelming majority of cases doctors will recommend that you perform simple home treatments before they prescribe medications or consider ...

Why some runners with plantar fasciitis never get better. from 2016-09-08T17:16

Plantar fasciitis may be the most common cause of runner’s heel pain, but it is not the only cause. Many runners think they have plantar fasciitis but they actually ...

The podcast for injured runners. from 2016-09-08T16:43:29

If you have runner’s heel pain that’s interfering with your training, don’t worry, there is help! Runner’s heel pain can be treated and you can run. Discover the app...