Should you keep running when you’re injured? And what should you do for that sore Achilles when you’re done?
RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) is considered the gold standard when it comes to addressing pain, but the latest research has found that a little inflammation might not be a bad thing when it comes to healing.
I’m joined on the show today by physical therapist and host of the Run Smarter Podcast, Brodie Sharpe. And he’s bringing the latest research and knowledge all about running (and working out while injured) so you can get back to the activities you love.
Whether or not you’re a runner, when you’re an active person, injuries happen – and today’s episode is filled with practical tips you can put to immediately.
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What you’ll lean from this episode:
- Why it might be ok to run or workout when you’re injured
- Why rest, ice, and anti-inflammatories are not the best first step for an injury (and what you should do instead)
- And how to get back into running and workouts without making it worse
Links mentioned:
- Run Smarter: Evidence-based Guidance and Expert Opinions to Help You Survive & Thrive as a Runner by Brodie Sharpe [book]
- Run Smarter Podcast
- Run Smarter Online, Brodie’s website
- 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit
- Movement Mavens has the tools and strategy to support you on your path to enjoying life without pain – aewellness.com/mavens
- aewellness.com/podcast – Show notes, links and more.
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I listened to episode 185 and was surprised to find that I had basically used the PEACE and LOVE method inadvertently when rehabbing my Achilles Tendonitis/Bursitis overuse injury earlier this year! While the podiatrist I saw recommended RICE, I was not convinced this was the best course of action so I sought other options. As I had recently found your podcast and other social media, you provided the Education portion of the method. I started doing the shin raises you posted on TikTok to strengthen my calves while I was healing the injury with the help of dry needling by my chiropractor. I am back to building my wellness and the Mobility Mastery Toolkit has been great so far! You have definitely made my journey better!
YES!!! This is so awesome Rhonda! I’m so happy to hear you’re feeling better and it’s always nice when research supports something we already know first hand :)