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Rehab For Runners

by Dr. Lisa DPT · English · Sport

All runners want to know the secret to running pain free. Dr. Lisa DPT is a physical therapist that specializes in helping runners prevent and treat injuries and believes runners can meet their goals without injuries getting in the way. She integrates the current research with her experience as a PT

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 18 min
Latest: 8 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026 · 17 min

The Mindset Mistake That Keeps Injured Runners Stuck ⎹ Ep 146

If your pain has been around for months, your brain may be protecting you a little too well, and that fear can slow down your return to running even when your body is ready. In this episode, Dr. Lisa walks you through the research on fear of movement, rehab expectations, and how to improve your outcomes with internal and external factors. Links: Foot and Ankle Program: At home rehab program for injuries including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, posterior...

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1 Oct 2026 · 10 min
Plantar Fasciitis: Address These 3 Root Causes ⎸ Ep 145
In this episode, Dr. Lisa talks through the 3 root causes of Plantar Fasciitis and exactly what you need to do to get out of pain for good. Links and Resources: Foot and Ankle Program: At home rehab program for injuries including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, posterior tibialis pain and big toe painHip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, gluteal tendinopathy, low back soreness/pain, SIJ pain, psoas/hip flexor pain...
3 Sep 2026 · 18 min
Case Study: Fixing Achilles Pain By Addressing The Hip ⎹ Ep 144
In todays episode, Dr. Lisa talks through her 1:1 clients rehab programming after he came to her with achilles pain for 2 years. See what she addresses and how it affected his pain level to prep for a 100 miler in October. Links: LABOR DAY SALE for Foot and Ankle Program ($30 off)LABOR DAY SALE for Hip Program ($30 off)LABOR DAY SALE for Knee Program ($30 off)LABOR DAY SALE for Runners Complete Program ($30 off)
4 Aug 2026 · 19 min
The 4 Pillars of Strength Training ⎹ Ep 143
In this episode, Dr. Lisa explains the breakdown of everything runners need to be doing outside of running and in their strength workouts in order to run faster, further and prevent injuries. Here is what you will learn: The 4 pillars of strength training and which pillars most runners missHow to decrease your risk for injury in your training plans and strength workouts while building endurance, speed and strengthHow building strength will translate into you runningComplete Runners Club: Incl...
22 Jul 2026 · 20 min
3 Main Ways Runners Lose Energy ⎹ 142
In todays episode we break down where the biggest compensations happen during the running gait cycle and exercises you can do to fix this. This will not only allow you to have a more efficient stride but also decrease your risk for injuries. Next week I will be opening the doors to the Complete Runners Club so you can have more intermediate to advanced strength workouts for runners. Starting in August we will be preparing for fall races in the 12 week race prep series.
15 Jul 2026 · 15 min
Top 5 Glute Max Exercises According To The Research ⎹ Ep 141
In todays episode, Dr Lisa breaks down the top 5 exercises for muscle activation of the glute max and why these exercises are important for runners to add into their strength routine Runners Complete Program: 12 week strength and mobility program that helps runners prevent injuries and run stronger. Receive 3 full body strength workouts that take 45 minutes and 3 post run mobility routines each week. Has helped over 2,000 runners take the guesswork out of what they should be doing outside of ...
26 Jun 2026 · 14 min
The Best Glute Med Exercises for Runners ⎹ Ep 140
In todays episode, Dr. Lisa breaks down the science of why exercises like clamshells need to be progressed and what exactly you can do to strengthen the gluteus medius. Links and Resources: 30/30 Runners Strength Group (Starts July 1)Research for Glute Med
10 Jun 2026 · 15 min
Is Over Pronation REALLY that bad? ⎹ Ep 139
In today's episode, Dr. Lisa talks through the difference between pronation and over pronation, how this can affect the gait cycle and how to fix it. Runners Complete Program: 12 week strength and mobility program that helps runners prevent injuries and run stronger. Receive 3 full body strength workouts that take 45 minutes and 3 post run mobility routines each week. Has helped over 2,000 runners take the guesswork out of what they should be doing outside of runningHip Program: At home rehab...
28 May 2026 · 17 min
4 Non Negotiables for Foot and Ankle Rehab ⎸ Ep 138
If you are rehabbing a foot and ankle injury, there are 4 things you want to make sure you address, especially as you start thinking about returning to run. The big 4 are focusing on movement patterns and how the biomechanics of your foot and ankle are affected when one is missing. Runners Complete Program: 12 week strength and mobility program that helps runners prevent injuries and run stronger. Receive 3 full body strength workouts that take 45 minutes and 3 post run mobility routines each...
14 May 2026 · 22 min
4 Muscles To Strengthen If You Have IT Band Syndrome ⎸ Ep 137
Use this episode as a guide if you have ITB syndrome. Dr Lisa reviews what ITB syndrome is, the mistakes made with ITB Syndrome rehab and what approach to take with your rehab so you can quickly return to run Links and Resources: Watch this youtube for 4 exercises that address IT Band SyndromeRunners Complete Program: 12 week strength and mobility program that helps runners prevent injuries and run stronger. Receive 3 full body strength workouts that take 45 minutes and 3 post run mobility ro...
4 Mar 2026 · 16 min
Quad vs. Glute Dominant Runners ⎹ Ep 136
In todays episode, Dr Lisa talks about what it means to be a quad or glute dominant runner, why this is common even if you have strong glutes, and what you can do to fix it. Links and Resources: Runners Complete Program: 12 week strength and mobility program that helps runners prevent injuries and run stronger. Receive 3 full body strength workouts that take 45 minutes and 3 post run mobility routines each week. Has helped over 2,000 runners take the guesswork out of what they should be...
26 Feb 2026 · 21 min
How I took a runner with Plantar Fasciitis from 7/10 pain to 0/10 pain ⎹ Ep 135
In this episode, Dr. Lisa talks through a case study that she worked through with a client who had been dealing with Plantar Fasciitis for years, been to 6 PTs and still had pain with running and standing. She talks you through what she looked for in a running form analysis and posture analysis and how she was quickly able to take the pain away. Links and Resources: Work 1:1 with Dr. Lisa (limited spots)Foot and Ankle Program: At home rehab program for injuries including plantar fasciit...
12 Feb 2026 · 21 min
Hip drop is not just from gluteus medius weakness ⎹ Ep 134
Every runner who hears they have hip drop almost instantly associates it with gluteus medius weakness, but that's not always the case and in fact it's never the case to only strength one muscle to address a compensatory movement pattern. Learn the causes of hip drop, what you can do to fix it and what the actual goal should be when running. Apply for a Running Form Analysis HEREFoot and Ankle Program: At home rehab program for injuries including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, achilles tendi...
5 Feb 2026 · 16 min
Should You Change Your Running Form If You Aren't Injured? ⎹ Ep 133
In today's episode, Dr. Lisa walks you through when it is necessary to change your running form and how you should go about it. She also talks you through what she looks at in a running form analysis to keep someone's running form completely natural during changes. FREE Runners Strength GuideRunners Complete ProgramApply for a Running Form Analysis HERE
28 Jan 2026 · 21 min
How To Make Any Strength Workout More Specific To Running ⎸ Ep 132
Learn more to make any generic workout more specific to running with these 5 action steps. This not only will make you a stronger runner, but a more resilient runner. Links and Resources: FREE Runners Strength GuideRunners Complete ProgramFoot and Ankle Program: At home rehab program for injuries including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, posterior tibialis pain and big toe painHip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip imping...
22 Jan 2026 · 31 min
Plantar Fasciitis Q & A ⎹ Ep 131
Youtube Video: Best Shoes for Plantar FasciitisPodcast: Does Your Arch Height Increase Your Risk for InjuryPodcast: The New Way to Treat Plantar FasciitisPlantar Fasciitis Rehab Program (has helped over 2,000 runners with PF)Youtube Video: When Can You Return to Run After Having PF
15 Jan 2026 · 19 min
Does Your Arch Height Increase Your Risk for Injury ⎹ Ep 130
In todays episode, Dr. Lisa talks through the 2 different medial arch types and when to focus on addressing them, especially if you are injured. She talks through why having a flat foot is not necessarily a bad thing and why high arches don't do well with an orthotic. Links and Resources: Foot and Ankle Program: At home rehab program for injuries including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, posterior tibialis pain and big toe painHip Program: At home rehab ...
8 Jan 2026 · 13 min
Listen To This If You Didn't Hit Your Running Goals in 2025 ⎹ Ep 129
Links and Resources: Customized Running PlanHip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, gluteal tendinopathy, low back soreness/pain, SIJ pain, psoas/hip flexor pain, piriformis syndrome and ITB syndromeRunners Knee Program: At home rehab program for pain around the kneecap, under the knee cap or around the joint lineFoot and Ankle Program: At home rehab program for injuries including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, pos...
24 Dec 2025 · 23 min
My Top 5 Favorite Shoes of 2025 ⎹ Ep 128
In today's episode, Dr. Lisa talks through her most used and loved shoes from this past year. She explains why she liked a shoe, what to look for in a shoe and why the shoe worked for her foot. Links and Resources: Lacing Technique for Ankle Stability: WATCH HEREPodcast on Carbon Plated Shoes: LISTEN HEREHip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, gluteal tendinopathy, low back soreness/pain, SIJ pain, psoas/hip flexor pain, piriformis syndrome and ITB syndr...
17 Dec 2025 · 18 min
3 Ways to Tell If You Are Using Your Glutes Correctly ⎹ Ep 127
In this episode, Dr. Lisa talks through the top 3 ways to tell if you are using your glutes correctly, even if they are strong. This is based off information she sees with her in person and virtual runners, especially those who are injured. Links and Resources: Runners Complete Program: 12 week strength and mobility program that helps runners prevent injuries and run stronger. Receive 3 full body strength workouts that take 45 minutes and 3 post run mobility routines each week. Has helped ove...
10 Dec 2025 · 20 min
3 Super Simple Ways to Improve Your Glute Contraction ⎹ Ep 126
Feel like your glutes are weak or could be stronger when running? Listen to this episode to learn 3 simple things you can add into your routine that might be inhibiting your glutes from having a strong contraction Improve your hip internal rotation: youtube video here
3 Dec 2025 · 17 min
Is Heel Striking Really Bad For You? ⎹ Ep 125
In this episode, Dr. Lisa walks you through the different types of foot strike while myth busting exactly what happens to the body when someone heel strikes. She also talks you through what to do if you have an injury and think its related to your foot strike. Hip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, gluteal tendinopathy, low back soreness/pain, SIJ pain, psoas/hip flexor pain, piriformis syndrome and ITB syndromeRunners Knee Program: At home rehab progra...
26 Nov 2025 · 13 min
3 Ways to Improve Your Running Each Week ⎹ Ep 124
In today's episode, Dr. Lisa talks about how you can improve your running, whether it's to improve performance, endurance, or speed week after week. This will help you reach your goals faster and help you get out of your own way. BLACK FRIDAY DEALS: Foot and Ankle Program: $30 offRunners Knee Program: $30 offHip Program: $30 offRunners Complete Program: $30 offREHAB AND STRENGTH BUNDLE: $297 (Over 50% Off)Customized Running Plan: 50% off your first month with code FALL25
19 Nov 2025 · 14 min
This Tiny Glute Muscle Controls WAY More Than You Think ⎸ Ep 123
Learn about what role the gluteus minimus plays when running and how this small, but important muscle has to co-contract to improve stride mechanics. If you’ve ever blamed “weak glutes” for every injury, this episode reframes how you think about the entire hip complex. Runners Complete Program
13 Nov 2025 · 15 min
How to Fix Low Back Pain When Running ⎸ Ep 122
In today’s episode, I’m diving into a common question I get from runners: “Why does my back hurt when I run?” We’ll unpack the real reason behind that post-run low back soreness, even when there’s no nerve pain or injury and how tight hips and pelvic position can play a big role. I’ll also share the two key steps to fix it so your runs feel smoother and more comfortable. YOUTUBE LINK Hip Rehab Program: 12 week rehab program that addresses hip pain, SIJ pain, and low back pain with running spe...
3 Nov 2025 · 21 min
Throwback: What Actually Happens To Your Body After You Run A Marathon ⎸ Ep 121
Running a marathon pushes your body to its limits, leaving behind muscle damage, inflammation, and temporary immune system suppression. In this episode, we will chat through what happens to your body post race according to the research including changes in with cardiac biomarkers, hormones, and the "post marathon flu". Links and Resources: FREE 7 Day Trial to the Complete Runners ClubHip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, gluteal tendinopathy, lo...
29 Oct 2025 · 24 min
10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Running
In today's episode, Dr. Lisa walks through 10 things you can do to hit your running goals in 2026 and improve your running. These are scientifically proven and will also help prevent future injuries. Get a customized running plan with strength training included HERE (50% off the first month) Runners Complete Program: Strength train full body with running specific exercises
22 Oct 2025 · 19 min
The Connection Between the Big Toe and the Glutes
In this episode, Dr. Lisa talks through the lower limb biomechanics, specifically how the big toe connects to the glutes during the different parts of the gait cycle. Lower Limb Biomechanics Program: Sale Ended
16 Oct 2025 · 21 min
Posterior Chain Strength for Runners
The glutes aren't the only muscle that make up your posterior chain. Listen to this episode to learn how you can strengthen your posterior chain so you can run stronger, get faster and improve your stride. Links and Resources: Runners Complete Program: Strength Program for Runners100% Customized Training Plan: CLICK HEREHip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, gluteal tendinopathy, low back soreness/pain, SIJ pain, psoas/hip flexor pain, piriformis syndro...
8 Oct 2025 · 9 min
How Much Running Is Too Much?
In this episode, we talk about a newer research article that breaks down the exact % of what we should be running week after week with the longer runs in order to stay low risk for injury. Research HERE Customized Training Plans HERE

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Rehab For Runners is a English sport podcast from Dr. Lisa DPT. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Dr. Lisa DPT
Language: English
Category: Sport
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 18 min
Latest episode: 8 Oct 2026
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