#252 We Share Our Running Injuries and How We Have Managed Them, Vol. II (Foot and Knee Pain)

Foot pain and knee pain are all too common ailments for runners, but it can be hard to pin down the source or figure out how to treat it. Nathan and Matt team up to take a look at some common sources of forefoot, heel, plantar, and anterior knee pains. They explore different possible causes, strategies for rehab/strengthening, and things to look for in shoes. Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/ Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! Stryd’s Race Power Calculator eliminates the uncertainty of race day by analyzing the course, weather, and your personal capability to create a custom power target. This lets you pace with precision—conquering hills, battling headwinds, or enduring heat without overdoing it. With Stryd, you’re strategizing for your best performance. Ready to own race day? Visit ⁦stryd.com⁩ today. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:22 - In For Testing 11:38 - Diagnosing Nate's foot pain 24:32 - Plantar forefoot foot pain 27:46 - The impact of shoes on plantar pain 32:48 - Heel & plantar fascia pain 36:04 - Maintaining a healthy foot 42:10 - Anterior knee pain 44:43 - Shoes & knee pain 49:06 - Preventing & rehabbing knee pain 53:27 - What about running form? 1:00:16 - Wrap-up