141. How to Build Strong & Happy Hamstrings, with Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD
Release Date: 05/28/2020
Training Myths & Best Practices with 2:09 Marathoner Thomas Nobbs
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IT Band Syndrome Prevention & Treatment with Physical Therapist & Coach Duane Scotti
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Duane Scotti is a physical therapist, certified running coach, and host of the Healthy Runner Podcast. Today, we're focusing on IT Band Syndrome. I've personally had ITBS twice - and once so severe that it nearly ended my running career. After seeing 4 PT's, I developed the to build hip and glute strength. You can also get an to the routine. Duane and I discuss: How to know if you have ITBS Common training errors and injury causes What can make this injury worse Can you run through pain? Treatment steps for IT Band Syndrome Thanks Duane for this masterclass on how to approach IT Band...
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is an ART certified massage therapist, a Stanford All-American in the 3,000m steeplechase, and a former pro runner for Reebok, ASICS, and the Mammoth Track Club. Not only has he competed at the Olympic Trials, he's worked there as a therapist. He's also the founder of in San Diego, a physical therapy and performance center for athletes. Jonathan joins us to discuss his experience working with elite athletes and how they approach the process of staying healthy. We also talk about: The training and mechanical causes of running injuries The role of movement in...
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When Should You Quit Running? An Honest, Difficult Conversation with Author Dimity McDowell
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Ken Rideout on Extreme Running, Mindset Hacks, Beer Miles, and Confidence
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Ken Rideout is one of the fastest 50+ runners in the world, clocking 2:28 at age 50. A former addict, he turned his focus to running and became unstoppable, winning the 155-mile Gobi Desert March and the 2021 NYC Marathon Master's Division. His new book, , is now available. Ken's on the podcast today to discuss: His extraordinary and how he stays driven What draws him to extreme events (and how that can help you) His experience at a "Celebrity Beer Mile" How he's built confidence as a runner and his tips for you Follow for even more inspiration. Thank you Lever! Lever is back...
info_outlineDuane is the owner of Spark Physical Therapy in New Haven, CT and host of the Healthy Runner Podcast.
Duane initially started running as an adult, wanting to add some cardio to his gym sessions. After having a hip surgery, his doctor advised him to get off the treadmill and run outside. Without having fully recovered, Duane suffered a running-related hamstring tendon injury.
Through his own rehabilitation and his work as a physical therapist, Duane continues to set Personal Bests in his running career. He joins us today to have a deep-dive conversation about hamstring injuries:
- the root causes of hamstring injuries
- how to strengthen them (and his favorite hamstring exercise)
- prevention advice (it's far easier to prevent than treat an injury!)
- common myths about rehabilitation
Duane not only has the clinical expertise to evaluate and treat hamstring injuries but the coaching expertise to design training that better protects you from hurting this important muscle group.
We'll also discuss why tight hamstrings are sometimes falsely labeled an injury, why glute strength is intimately tied to hamstring health, and how "rest" is rarely the treatment for injuries.
Duane and Jason also talk about:
- Why runners with hamstring issues should think twice about pool running
- Can heavy shoes impact your hamstring health?
- The most effective hamstring exercises for runners
- When runners can use NSAIDS and when to avoid them
Show Links & Resources:
- Check out Duane's website at SPARK Physical Therapy
- Duane's Healthy Runner Facebook group
- See exercise videos on his YouTube channel
- Healthy Runner podcast
- Everything you need to know about tight hamstrings
- Our best injury prevention advice