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Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow Mandy Wainfan is a sports medicine chiropractor who specializes in running injuries. In this episode Mandy shares how runners can recover from Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles pain, IT Band Syndrome, Runner's Knee, and Hamstring injuries. She also explains how strength training can help you recover faster, prevent future injuries, and return to running stronger. Watch the full video on YouTube Topics covered: 00:00 — Running injuries: What works and what doesn't 01:45 — Most common running injuries 02:46 — How to safely work through an injury 08:28 — Understanding and treating plantar fasciitis 14:20 — Practical steps for recovering from plantar fasciitis 19:17 — How much pain is acceptable during rehab? 20:14 — The mental side of injury recovery 23:53 — What to do when treatment is not working 25:20 — Nutrition, under-fueling, and injury risk 28:35 — Understanding Achilles injuries 30:20 — Precision Fuel & Hydration Sponsor 31:32 — How to recover from Achilles injuries 32:34 — Isometric exercises for tendon recovery 40:21 — Massage and soft-tissue work 42:00 — Barefoot training: benefits and risks 44:55 — Understanding and treating IT band syndrome 49:35 — How to offload the knee 51:51 — Runner's knee and patellar tendinitis 53:32 — Strength-training essentials for runners 1:00:19 — How beginners can start strength training 1:02:39 — Back, hamstring, and nerve-related pain 1:08:15 — Safely returning after a hamstring injury 1:10:44 — When surgery may be necessary 1:13:27 — Advice Mandy would give to her younger self 1:16:30 — The nervous system's role in pain 1:18:32 — Simple ways to reduce injury risk 1:20:36 — Mandy's resources and telehealth services 1:22:55 — How to become a stronger, healthier & happier runner 1:24:42 — Closing thoughts Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way. RESOURCES: ► Performance Place Sports Care & Chiropractic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Performance-Place-chiropractor ► Performance Place website: https://www.p2sportscare.com ► Performance Place Contact Form: https://www.p2sportscare.com/contact-form ► Performance Place Resources (eBooks & Webinars): https://www.p2sportscare.com/resources LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► Join my Personal Best Running Coaching Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest ► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 ► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com ► Path Projects Website: https://pathprojects.com ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. Join my running coaching program and transform your running and health in 60 days: https://www.skool.com/personalbest.

