Rehab For Runners

Dr. Lisa DPT
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Dec 10, 2025 • 20min

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 contractionImprove your hip internal rotation: youtube video here
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Dec 3, 2025 • 17min

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 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, posterior tibialis pain and big toe painRunners Complete Program: Runners Strength and Mobility Program broken up into 3 workouts a week and 3 post run mobility routines a week. Designed for runners to target your weaknesses while building strength so you can run stronger and prevent injuries Toe Spacers (use discount code DRLISA10)Mobo Board (use discount code DRLISAMITRO10)
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Nov 26, 2025 • 13min

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
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Nov 19, 2025 • 14min

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
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Nov 13, 2025 • 15min

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 LINKHip Rehab Program: 12 week rehab program that addresses hip pain, SIJ pain, and low back pain with running specific rehab exercises
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Nov 3, 2025 • 21min

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, 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, posterior tibialis pain and big toe painToe Spacers (use discount code DRLISA10)Mobo Board (use discount code DRLISAMITRO10)My favorite running shoes and accessories Research:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24408890/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37249222/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25467199/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16879068/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2266764/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31045685/
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Oct 29, 2025 • 24min

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 
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Oct 22, 2025 • 19min

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
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Oct 16, 2025 • 21min

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 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, posterior tibialis pain and big toe painToe Spacers (use discount code DRLISA10)Mobo Board (use discount code DRLISAMITRO10)
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Oct 8, 2025 • 9min

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 HERECustomized Training Plans HERE

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