E13: The impact of running shoes on injury prevention With Jean-Francois (JF) Esculier

In this episode of Physio Insights, we sit down with physiotherapist, researcher, and educator JF Esculier to unpack what really matters when it comes to running injuries, especially knee pain.JF shares insights from his research on patellofemoral pain, including a surprising study where education alone was just as effective as exercise and gait retraining. We dive deep into the load vs capacity concept, why your body’s “red line” is constantly changing, and how factors like sleep, stress, and life load can make or break a runner’s ability to adapt.You’ll also hear practical takeaways on:Smarter load management for runnersWhy the 10% rule doesn’t hold upWhen (and when not) to change running gaitThe counterintuitive role of running shoes in knee and hip loadReturning to running after injury or even joint replacementWhether you’re a runner dealing with pain or a clinician working with endurance athletes, this episode will challenge common assumptions and give you practical, evidence-informed strategies you can apply immediately.More info on Runeasi.ai Editing done by Audiokophttps://www.instagram.com/jfesculier/