Return to Running Post Injury

I wish I could tell runners that every bone stress injury follows the same timeline. It would certainly make things easier. The reality is that a return-to-running program for a tibial bone stress injury may look very different than a return-to-running program for a navicular stress fracture. Add in factors such as energy availability, hormonal health, breastfeeding, strength deficits, or a history of recurrent bone stress injuries, and the picture becomes even more individua

Getting back to running after an injury isn’t just about being cleared—it’s about returning with a plan that reflects how your body heals. And this is where many runners go wrong. You don’t just jump back into your old mileage and hope for the best. Recovery isn’t linear, and it doesn’t end when pain goes away. Tissues heal on their own timelines, and without a strategy to rebuild strength, capacity, and control, the risk of reinjury skyrockets. Here’s what runners often get

Many runners are doing a better job at integrating strength training into their weekly routine. That’s a win. But even the strongest runner can fall short if their training doesn’t also include power and coordination work. Plyometrics: explosive, controlled movements like hops, bounds, and jumps can bridge that gap. These aren’t just for sprinters or athletes in court sports and they don't have to be complicated or huge box jumps! Plyometrics, when done correctly, improve how

Persistent discomfort along the outside of the ankle can be a real problem for runners, especially those who log high mileage on uneven terrain. This pain might be peroneal tendinopathy, an overuse injury involving the peroneal tendons, which are crucial for stabilizing the foot during running. Without proper management, peroneal tendinopathy can cause compensations in gait, increase the risk of other injuries, and keep you off the road longer than you’d like. What Are the Pe

Getting back to running after an injury isn't always easy. Being cleared to run is only the first part of the equation. Once you are cleared you must make sure your body is ready to accept the load, mentally you are ready and that you know how to progressively introduce the running stimulus! This is something I love to help runners with. Unfortunately most runners are so excited to get back to running they don't think about the how! You don’t just jump back into your old mil