Dr Rich Willy & Brad Beer: Mastering Running Injuries

In Episode 364 of The Physical Performance Show we’re syndicating a conversation originally recorded for the Physio Network podcast with Dr Rich Willy and host Sarah Yule.

In this episode, we delve into the art and science of injury prevention and recovery for runners. With a focus on mastering running injuries, this conversation is packed with actionable insights tailored for endurance athletes. Dr Rich Willy, Associate Professor at the University of Montana and Director of the Montana Running Lab shares his expertise on managing persistent running injuries, the critical role of education and load management in treatment, and the impact of footwear—including clinical insights on “super shoes.” We also explore the challenges of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and effective strategies for managing bone stress injuries in runners.

Listen in as we delve into the following

• Managing Running Injuries – the most challenging injuries
• Patella Femoral Pain Management
• The role of footwear in the prevention and management of running related injuries
• How Clinicians can screen for REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports)
• Time frames to measure Exercise Therapy & Bone Health
• Role of Technology in Injury Evaluation
• Key Insights for the Clinician

Quotes

Each hour of exercise beyond 4 hours per week increased the risk of bone stress injury by 5%. When exercise exceeds 12 hours a week, the risk is nearly 5x higher compared to running 4 hours or less per week.

Key takeaway for the Clinician:
Zoom out – don’t get fixated on one risk factor – Rich Willy
Identify the psychological reason – Brad Beer

To Follow Dr Rich Willy

Twitter: @rwilly2003
Instagram: @montanarunninglab
Website: @Montana Running Lab
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Timeline

00:00 Start
04:10 Managing Running Injuries – the most challenging injuries
11:00 Patella Femoral Pain Management
17:00 The role of footwear in the prevention and management of running related injuries
32:30 How Clinicians can screen for REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports)
37:40 Time frames to measure Exercise Therapy & Bone Health
45:00 Role of Technology in Injury Evaluation
50:35 Key Insight for the Clinician
55.04: Finish

For questions and comments about this Episode Send to the Show Host @Brad_Beer (Twitter) or @brad_beer(Instagram)