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 thing that happens is that you become concerned that your foot is going to hurt and slow you down during your training. But then as things get worse you actually realize it may not just hurt when you’re running. You may have to change your training schedule or even stop running to get it to heal. If you’ve ever suffered this sort of contemptuous delivery of healthcare,...
May 24, 2017•15 min•Ep. 1
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 very worst place to go when you actually have an ankle sprain. Since many runners are starting to learn that they don’t need to sit around all day in the emergency room it’s important to understand what is a myth and what is reality when it comes to a sprained ankle. If you understand a few simple things about ankle sprains you can ma...
May 17, 2017•12 min•Ep. 1
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, plantar plate sprains, and osteochondritis. But a great question occurred to one of our listeners. Why didn’t you include metatarsal stress fractures in this series of discussions? After all, the metatarsal stress fracture can also cause pain in the ball of the foot in runners. So today we’re going to talk about how you can tell the diffe...
May 10, 2017•17 min•Ep. 1
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 three part series that explains what you need to think about if you’re a runner seeking treatment for these problems. Previously we talked about pain in the ball of the foot caused by plantar plate sprains and neuromas. Today, we're going to talk a little bit about another condition which is in a similar location in the ball of the...
May 03, 2017•17 min•Ep. 1
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 second of a three part series that explains all of the things you need to think about if you’re a runner seeking treatment for any of these problems. Last week talked about neuroma treatment in runners. Today I’m going to explain a little bit about another condition which is in almost the exact same location as a neuroma. The plantar pla...
Apr 26, 2017•27 min•Ep. 1
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 of a three part series that explains all of the things you need to think about if you’re a runner seeking treatment for any of these problems. The most common cause of pain in the ball of the foot is most likely a neuroma. So in this episode we’re going to talk about neuroma treatments and give you some things to think about, and t...
Apr 19, 2017•16 min•Ep. 1
Overtraining injuries come in lots of different forms. Metatarsal stress fractures, Achilles tendinitis, peroneal tendinitis, and plantar fasciitis, they all may affect different structures but what they all have in common is an impending inflammatory response. When you feel any aching sensation in your foot or your ankle and you think you have an overtraining injury, you want to take steps to control the damage and prevent things from getting any worse. Believe it or not there are a lot of simp...
Apr 12, 2017•15 min•Ep. 1
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 orthopedist or sports medicine podiatrist. The second option is to stop running and see if the pain gets better. If you’re listening to this podcast right now you are likely not very interested in option number two. After all, most runners want to run. So you might try to figure out a third option ...
Apr 05, 2017•12 min•Ep. 1
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 with a heart attack, it isn’t the best place to get treatment for a sprained ankle. Today on the Doc On The Run podcast we’re going to talk about the first things you should think about if you believe you need treatment after you sprain your ankle on a trail run.
Mar 29, 2017•18 min•Ep. 1
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 better and avoid running injuries. She will discuss what she knows as a nutrition coach, how that's all tied together and to give idea of her approach, where she came from and what she's up to now.
Mar 22, 2017•40 min•Ep. 1
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 that I have heard before. These are all excellent questions for an injured runner! So we’re going to talk about all of the things that you should consider if you’re a runner and you break one of your toes, but want to keep running.
Mar 15, 2017•32 min•Ep. 1
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 lot of debate around these different kinds of running shoes as well as different running forms and I was recently invited to give a lecture at the International Foot and Ankle Foundation meeting in Lake Tahoe on February 17, 2017. Today on the Doc On The Run podcast we're talking about the differences between minimalist and maximali...
Mar 08, 2017•32 min•Ep. 1
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. Today on the Doc On The Run podcast we’re going to talk about the way stopping running can place you at higher risk of running injuries down the road.
Feb 28, 2017•18 min•Ep. 20
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 step guide to enjoying injury-free and faster running”. In this episode you're going to learn about Brad's approach to decreasing overused injuries that plague endurance runners and long-distance triathletes.
Feb 22, 2017•39 min•Ep. 19
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. Times in medicine have changed. It used to be that there was this very paternalistic attitude among doctors. Whenever the patient would seek treatment, the doctor would simply tell the patient what to do. The patient was expected to do as he was told. But in the last few decades the power has clearly shifted back toward the patien...
Feb 15, 2017•13 min•Ep. 18
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 survive these types of injuries. He shares his experience as a runner with a partial rupture of the plantar fascia who was able to get back to running and training.
Feb 08, 2017•29 min•Ep. 17
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 have to stop running to get better? More importantly, is it possible that I might actually have to stop running forever because of this injury?” That’s the big concern we all have as runners. It is a pretty common question when runners get injured. So today I’m going to share my opinion about when people should stop running and not sto...
Feb 01, 2017•29 min•Ep. 16
Today on Doc On The Run podcast we’re talking about everything that runners should need to know about surgery on the plantar fascia. It’s really important that you understand what all the different surgical procedures mean in terms of the procedures themselves but also what that mean to you as a runner. I personally believe that my entire job is to help runners continue running and so I have a perspective that’s a little different than some other surgeons. So we are going talk all of the special...
Jan 25, 2017•32 min•Ep. 15
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 tootsies can lead to discolored toenails and even lost toenails if you’re not careful. In today’s podcast, I will discuss the Top 5 Mistakes Runners Make with Their Toenails.
Jan 18, 2017•11 min•Ep. 14
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 racing Pro. On the past year Jess has had some major life shifts and I think that her experiences can help all athletes understand the importance of priorities and focus as life unfolds. She recently started coaching full time, she had a baby and then she got right back to racing. So if anyone knows how to keep the fitness while ma...
Jan 11, 2017•41 min•Ep. 13
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 scientific journals regarding various aspects of fitness and nutrition. Also, Dr. Mayo has been quoted in magazines such as Men’s Health and US Weekly. Don’t worry, he doesn’t just write about this stuff…he walks the talk, too. JJ has done ultramarathons, he qualified for the Boston Marathon and he has finished 10 Ironman triathlons. He ...
Jan 04, 2017•33 min•Ep. 12
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 question and certainly a valid concern. Pain is your body’s indicator that something is not right. But you have to figure out which pain is acceptable and which pain is unacceptable. In this episode, we are talking about how to discern good pain from bad pain when returning to running after you heal an over training injury....
Dec 28, 2016•33 min•Ep. 11
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 holiday season without guilt. Kim is a long time athlete. She ran cross country in high school, she was Team Captain of both her cross country and track teams at Penn State. She has been doing triathlons for over 10 years. She’s won lots and lots of races. She was the amateur champion at Ironman Cozumel and Ironman Lake Placid. She...
Dec 21, 2016•45 min•Ep. 1
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 trail, the number one question I get is, “should I get an x-ray?” Whether or not you need an x-ray depends upon several things. But x-rays don’t always tell the whole story. And there’s also a widespread misconception that if an x-ray doesn’t show anything then you need an MRI or Ultrasound to figure out what is going on with your foot...
Dec 14, 2016•28 min•Ep. 1
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 episode was how hard a certain kind of surface can be on your feet. Today we’re going to talk about concrete, asphalt, grass, sand and all the different running surfaces. Considering the different traits of the path you choose is important if you are hoping to avoid injury, or return to running after an injury ...
Dec 07, 2016•17 min•Ep. 1
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 difference between being able to run and still heal, or running and making your plantar fasciitis much worse. This episode will help you understand how you can pick the best running surface to decrease the stress and strain when you are trying to keep running with foot pain.
Nov 30, 2016•21 min•Ep. 1
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 cells have the potential to transform into any and all of the cells necessary to help speed the healing process.
Nov 23, 2016•17 min•Ep. 1
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 when they start to develop a neuroma in the ball of the foot.
Nov 16, 2016•16 min•Ep. 1
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 and keep running.
Nov 09, 2016•39 min•Ep. 1
Today we are featuring a recorded portion of an interview with Dr. Segler for an injury prevention seminar for RunnersConnect . In this episode you’ll learn about the importance of vitamin D as it relates to muscle strength, not just bone density. You’ll also learn about strategies for listening to your body that will help you when you might be developing a running injury.
Nov 02, 2016•36 min•Ep. 1
