In this episode of the Movaia Running Podcast, Movaia's founder Thomas Butter and physiotherapist JP Gloria delve into the common running injury known as plantar fasciitis. They discuss its nature, symptoms, risk factors, and effective management strategies. The episode concludes with practical advice for runners on how to navigate plantar fasciitis and maintain their running health.Go her for more on plantar fasciitis and videos of exercises to prevent plantar fasciitis:https://movaia.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-plantar-fasciitis-for-runners/Get your own running form analysis to see if running form could be a reason for knee pain: ⁠https://movaia.com⁠More from DPT JP Gloria: Youtube: ⁠ @JPGloria ⁠ Instagram: ⁠jpgloria.dpt⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction to Plantar Fasciitis01:58 Understanding Plantar Fasciitis04:02 Diagnosing Plantar Fasciitis05:40 Risk Factors and Causes07:31 Prevention Strategies09:03 Managing Existing Pain10:52 When to Seek Professional Help12:44 Treatment Options and Interventions14:48 Running with Plantar Fasciitis16:47 Criteria for Recovery18:28 Navigating Plantar Fasciitis: A Case Study23:02 Pain Management and Recovery Guidelines28:55 Exploring Treatment Options: Boots and Shockwave Therapy31:56 Collaboration Between Coaches and Physiotherapists33:39 The Role of Warm-Up and Cool-Down in Recovery36:07 Final Thoughts on Resilience and Injury Prevention37:39 Outro.mp4Keywordsplantar fasciitis, running injuries, physiotherapy, injury prevention, rehabilitation, running form, foot health, sports medicine, plantar fasciopathy, treatment options

In this episode, Thomas Butter, CEO of Running Form Analysis site Movaia.com and physiotherapist JP Gloria delve into IT Band Syndrome, a common injury among runners. They discuss its symptoms, mechanisms, risk factors, and the importance of understanding running form. The conversation emphasizes a phased approach to recovery, focusing on strength training and rehabilitation exercises, while also addressing common misconceptions about foam rolling and stretching. The episode concludes with insights on recovery timelines and the individual factors that influence rehabilitation.Show notesOur detailed guide to Knee Injuries including IT Band syndrome and specific exercises to return to running.Get your own running form analysis to see if running form could be a reason for knee pain: ⁠https://movaia.com⁠Follow Movaia on Youtube: @MovaiaMore from DPT JP Gloria: Youtube: ⁠ @JPGloria ⁠ Instagram: ⁠jpgloria.dpt⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction to IT Band Syndrome02:21 Understanding IT Band Pain03:54 Mechanism and Causes of IT Band Syndrome05:29 Risk Factors for IT Band Syndrome07:16 Running Form and Its Impact11:14 Training Load and Nutrition12:51 Rehabilitation Phases for IT Band Pain18:27 Exercises and Strengthening Strategies21:51 The Role of Foam Rolling and Stretching24:46 Timeline for Recovery and Return to Running27:02 Final Thoughts28:46 Outro.mp4

In this episode of the Movaia Running Podcast, Movaia's founder Thomas Butter and expert JP delve into Achilles tendinopathy, a common running injury. They discuss its prevalence among older runners, the different types of tendinopathy, risk factors, and the importance of understanding the function of the Achilles tendon. The conversation emphasizes the need for training modifications, rehabilitation strategies, and when to seek professional help. JP shares insights on building confidence in recovery and practical exercises for strengthening the Achilles tendon, while also addressing advanced treatment options for persistent cases. "Strengthening is key, not stretching." "Tendons take time to heal, be patient." "Don't be scared to load the Achilles tendon." Show notes More about achilles tendinopathy and specific exercises and videos to fix it in runners: https://movaia.com/achilles-tendinopathy-in-runners-an-evidence-based-guide/ Get your own running form analysis to see if running form could be a reason for knee pain: ⁠https://movaia.com⁠ More from DPT JP Gloria: Youtube: ⁠ @JPGloria ⁠ Instagram: ⁠jpgloria.dpt⁠

In this episode of the Movaia Running Form Podcast, host Thomas Butter welcomes back physiotherapist and expert running coach JP Gloria. Together, they dive into one of the most common running injuries: knee pain. We talk about the different types of knee pain, strategies to manage and prevent it, and the role of running form, cadence, and footwear in mitigating stress on the knees. We also discuss the importance of strength training for runners, how to balance training loads effectively, and why consistency matters more than complexity when it comes to exercises. Plus, JP reflects on his own marathon experience and offers real-world advice for runners navigating injuries while training for races. Tune in for actionable tips to keep you running strong! More about knee pain and exercises to fix it in runners: https://movaia.com/how-to-fix-my-knee-pain/ Get your own running form analysis to see if running form could be a reason for knee pain: https://movaia.com More from JP Gloria: Youtube:  @JPGloria  Instagram: jpgloria.dpt

Is heelstriking always bad? Should you run at a cadence of 180? Find out as Movaia.com Founder and Running Coach Thomas Butter and Physiotherapist and Coach JP Gloria discuss common running myths. We also learn about how JP got into running form analysis. Find the transcript of our conversation and more at Movaia.com/blog. More from JP Gloria: Youtube:  @JPGloria  Instagram: jpgloria.dpt