78: What Runners Need to Know about Tendinopathy and Tendon Health (with Dr. Alex Nelson)
Are you struggling with Achilles pain, a chronic high hamstring injury, or another tendon issue? This is the episode for you! We brought on an expert on tendinopathy and tendon health - Dr. Alex Nelson, DPT, owner of Training with Tendinopathy.
You can follow Dr. Nelson on Instagram @training_with_tendinopathy
Discussion points include:
- Defining tendinopathy vs tendonitis vs tendinosis
- Why rest alone doesn’t resolve tendinopathy
- Warning signs and risk factors for tendinopathy
- Why you need strength training to rehab tendinopathy
- Plyometrics vs isometrics for tendon health and rehab
- Return to run timelines for tendinopathy
- The risks and rewards of a cortisone shot
- How to use pain to guide your tendon rehab process
- Do collagen supplements support tendon healing?
- How protein supports tendon health
- Tips for managing high hamstring tendinopathy
- What happens if you train through untreated tendinopathy?
- Do carbon plated running shoes hurt or harm tendons?
2024-08-10
43 min
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