Episode 52: PEACE, LOVE and Progress: Redefining Ankle Recovery and Rehab with Coach Lauren

Episode 52 is LIVE! PEACE, LOVE & Progress: Redefining Ankle Recovery & Rehab with Coach LaurenIn this episode of the Up & Running Podcast, Coach Lauren dives deep into acute rehab after her recent Grade II Lateral Ankle Sprain injury only 3 days out from her first race of the spring season. Key Topics Covered:Why R.I.C.E. is outdated — and what to do insteadOttawa Ankle Rules & When to get an X-ray after an ankle injuryWhat to do in the critical first 72 hoursSafe movement strategies in the first few daysHow to progress rehab from isometrics to plyometricsThe role of optimism, education, and aerobic activity in healingNavigating the emotional toll of injury — how to process grief, frustration, and identity loss when sport is taken awayThe beginnings of a return-to-run progressionResources Mentioned:CEP Compression Ankle Sleeve: https://a.co/d/eemJMvmMcDavid USA: https://www.mcdavidusa.com/Coach Lauren's 12 Week Return to Run Program: https://app.pteverywhere.com/theprdoc/bookingonlinePtE/membership=65529b9ab68e1f6d5d3fcf87AND LADIES! Join us for the REVIVE Running Retreat, happening Sept 25–28 in Dennis Port, Cape Cod, MA. Learn more and secure your spot today thepersonalizedrunningdoc.com/events/revive-running-retreatConnect With Us:Questions on Acute Rehab or Ankle Injuries for the next podcast episode DM me on IG @thepersonalizedrunningdoc! Check out my 1:1 coaching opportunities: https://thepersonalizedrunningdoc.com/servicesDiscovery Call inquiry email [email protected] LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonalizedrunningdoc/Website: https://thepersonalizedrunningdoc.com