When Rehab Fails for Running Injuries... | with Mike James, Physiotherapist

Connect with Mike James: Instagram: @the_endurance_physio Summary In this episode, Matthew Boyd interviews Mike James, an endurance physiotherapist, about the reasons why rehab for running injuries may not go well. They touch on the role of patience, the potential pitfalls of underloading or overloading, and the importance of setting realistic timelines for recovery. Overall, the episode emphasizes the need for a personalized and tailored approach to rehab for running injuries. Mat and Mike focus on the importance of communication, collaboration, and specificity in rehab and running guidance for runners. They emphasize the need for runners to be involved in the planning process, have a clear understanding of their rehab program, and have realistic expectations of the timeline for recovery. The episode also highlights the need for therapists to provide detailed and specific exercise prescriptions, tailored to the individual runner's needs. It warns against cookie-cutter approaches and emphasizes the importance of individualized care. Takeaways Communication and collaboration between the runner and the therapist are crucial for successful rehab. Precision in the rehab plan, including specific guidelines for running frequency, intensity, and duration, is important. Patience is necessary as running injuries may take longer to heal than expected. Underloading or overloading can hinder the recovery process, and finding the right balance is key. Setting realistic timelines for recovery and adjusting the plan as needed is essential. Runners should be involved in the planning process and have a clear understanding of their rehab program and running guidelines. Therapists should provide detailed and specific exercise prescriptions tailored to the individual runner's needs. Realistic expectations of the timeline for recovery should be communicated to runners. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:08 When Rehab for Running Injuries Doesn't Go Well 08:26 Factors Contributing to Cyclical or Prolonged Injuries 14:49 The Runner's Role in Sabotaging Recovery 23:39 The Importance of Communication and Precision in Rehab 33:01 Specificity in Exercise Prescription 38:07 Setting Realistic Expectations 43:48 The Need for a Collaborative Approach Connect with Us: If you’re an injured runner we can help you get back to running pain-free. Book a free call with us: https://matthewboydphysio.com/booking/ Running Fundamentals Course: https://matthewboydphysio.com/running-fundamentals-course/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewboydphysio/