Dr. Lisa DPT

Rehab For Runners

Sports EN ↓ 211 episodes

All runners want to know the secret to running pain free. Dr. Lisa DPT is a physical therapist that specializes in helping runners prevent and treat injuries and believes runners can meet their goals without injuries getting in the way. She integrates the current research with her experience as a PT and runner to bring you tangible takeaways from each episode that you can apply to your running. www.drlisadpt.com

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Dr. Lisa DPT

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Sports

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www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

The Best Glute Med Exercises for Runners ⎹ Ep 140 26.06.2026

In todays episode, Dr. Lisa breaks down the science of why exercises like clamshells need to be progressed and what exactly you can do to strengthen the gluteus medius. Links and Resources: 30/30 Runners Strength Group (Starts July 1) Research for Glute Med

Is Over Pronation REALLY that bad? ⎹ Ep 139 10.06.2026

In today's episode, Dr. Lisa talks through the difference between pronation and over pronation, how this can affect the gait cycle and how to fix it. Runners Complete Program: 12 week strength and mobility program that helps runners prevent injuries and run stronger. Receive 3 full body strength workouts that take 45 minutes and 3 post run mobility routines each week. Has helped over 2,000 ru...

4 Non Negotiables for Foot and Ankle Rehab ⎸ Ep 138 28.05.2026

If you are rehabbing a foot and ankle injury, there are 4 things you want to make sure you address, especially as you start thinking about returning to run. The big 4 are focusing on movement patterns and how the biomechanics of your foot and ankle are affected when one is missing. Runners Complete Program: 12 week strength and mobility program that helps runners prevent injuries and run stronger....

4 Muscles To Strengthen If You Have IT Band Syndrome ⎸ Ep 137 14.05.2026

Use this episode as a guide if you have ITB syndrome. Dr Lisa reviews what ITB syndrome is, the mistakes made with ITB Syndrome rehab and what approach to take with your rehab so you can quickly return to run Links and Resources: Watch this youtube for 4 exercises that address IT Band Syndrome Runners Complete Program: 12 week strength and mobility program that helps runners prevent injuries and r...

Quad vs. Glute Dominant Runners ⎹ Ep 136 04.03.2026

In todays episode, Dr Lisa talks about what it means to be a quad or glute dominant runner, why this is common even if you have strong glutes, and what you can do to fix it.  Links and Resources: Runners Complete Program: 12 week strength and mobility program that helps runners prevent injuries and run stronger. Receive 3 full body strength workouts that take 45 minutes and 3 post run mobility rou...

How I took a runner with Plantar Fasciitis from 7/10 pain to 0/10 pain ⎹ Ep 135 26.02.2026

In this episode, Dr. Lisa talks through a case study that she worked through with a client who had been dealing with Plantar Fasciitis for years, been to 6 PTs and still had pain with running and standing. She talks you through what she looked for in a running form analysis and posture analysis and how she was quickly able to take the pain away.  Links and Resources: Work 1:1 with Dr. Lisa (limite...

Hip drop is not just from gluteus medius weakness ⎹ Ep 134 12.02.2026

Every runner who hears they have hip drop almost instantly associates it with gluteus medius weakness, but that's not always the case and in fact it's never the case to only strength one muscle to address a compensatory movement pattern. Learn the causes of hip drop, what you can do to fix it and what the actual goal should be when running. Apply for a Running Form Analysis HERE Foot and...

Should You Change Your Running Form If You Aren't Injured? ⎹ Ep 133 05.02.2026

In today's episode, Dr. Lisa walks you through when it is necessary to change your running form and how you should go about it. She also talks you through what she looks at in a running form analysis to keep someone's running form completely natural during changes. FREE Runners Strength Guide Runners Complete Program Apply for a Running Form Analysis HERE

How To Make Any Strength Workout More Specific To Running ⎸ Ep 132 28.01.2026

Learn more to make any generic workout more specific to running with these 5 action steps. This not only will make you a stronger runner, but a more resilient runner.  Links and Resources: FREE Runners Strength Guide Runners Complete Program Foot and Ankle Program: At home rehab program for injuries including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, posterior tibialis...

Plantar Fasciitis Q & A ⎹ Ep 131 22.01.2026

Youtube Video: Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis Podcast: Does Your Arch Height Increase Your Risk for Injury Podcast: The New Way to Treat Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis Rehab Program (has helped over 2,000 runners with PF) Youtube Video: When Can You Return to Run After Having PF

Does Your Arch Height Increase Your Risk for Injury ⎹ Ep 130 15.01.2026

In todays episode, Dr. Lisa talks through the 2 different medial arch types and when to focus on addressing them, especially if you are injured. She talks through why having a flat foot is not necessarily a bad thing and why high arches don't do well with an orthotic. Links and Resources: Foot and Ankle Program: At home rehab program for injuries including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, ach...

Listen To This If You Didn't Hit Your Running Goals in 2025 ⎹ Ep 129 08.01.2026

Links and Resources: Customized Running Plan Hip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, gluteal tendinopathy, low back soreness/pain, SIJ pain, psoas/hip flexor pain, piriformis syndrome and ITB syndrome Runners Knee Program: At home rehab program for pain around the kneecap, under the knee cap or around the joint line Foot and Ankle Program: At home rehab progr...

My Top 5 Favorite Shoes of 2025 ⎹ Ep 128 24.12.2025

In today's episode, Dr. Lisa talks through her most used and loved shoes from this past year. She explains why she liked a shoe, what to look for in a shoe and why the shoe worked for her foot. Links and Resources: Lacing Technique for Ankle Stability: WATCH HERE Podcast on Carbon Plated Shoes: LISTEN HERE Hip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, gluteal...

3 Ways to Tell If You Are Using Your Glutes Correctly ⎹ Ep 127 17.12.2025

In this episode, Dr. Lisa talks through the top 3 ways to tell if you are using your glutes correctly, even if they are strong. This is based off information she sees with her in person and virtual runners, especially those who are injured. Links and Resources: Runners Complete Program: 12 week strength and mobility program that helps runners prevent injuries and run stronger. Receive 3 full body...

3 Super Simple Ways to Improve Your Glute Contraction ⎹ Ep 126 10.12.2025

Feel like your glutes are weak or could be stronger when running? Listen to this episode to learn 3 simple things you can add into your routine that might be inhibiting your glutes from having a strong contraction Improve your hip internal rotation: youtube video here

Is Heel Striking Really Bad For You? ⎹ Ep 125 03.12.2025

In this episode, Dr. Lisa walks you through the different types of foot strike while myth busting exactly what happens to the body when someone heel strikes. She also talks you through what to do if you have an injury and think its related to your foot strike. Hip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, gluteal tendinopathy, low back soreness/pain, SIJ pain, psoa...

3 Ways to Improve Your Running Each Week ⎹ Ep 124 26.11.2025

In today's episode, Dr. Lisa talks about how you can improve your running, whether it's to improve performance, endurance, or speed week after week. This will help you reach your goals faster and help you get out of your own way. BLACK FRIDAY DEALS:  Foot and Ankle Program: $30 off Runners Knee Program: $30 off Hip Program: $30 off Runners Complete Program: $30 off REHAB AND STRENGTH BUN...

This Tiny Glute Muscle Controls WAY More Than You Think ⎸ Ep 123 19.11.2025

Learn about what role the gluteus minimus plays when running and how this small, but important muscle has to co-contract to improve stride mechanics. If you’ve ever blamed “weak glutes” for every injury, this episode reframes how you think about the entire hip complex. Runners Complete Program

How to Fix Low Back Pain When Running ⎸ Ep 122 13.11.2025

In today’s episode, I’m diving into a common question I get from runners: “Why does my back hurt when I run?” We’ll unpack the real reason behind that post-run low back soreness, even when there’s no nerve pain or injury and how tight hips and pelvic position can play a big role. I’ll also share the two key steps to fix it so your runs feel smoother and more comfortable. YOUTUBE LINK Hip Rehab Pro...

Throwback: What Actually Happens To Your Body After You Run A Marathon ⎸ Ep 121 03.11.2025

Running a marathon pushes your body to its limits, leaving behind muscle damage, inflammation, and temporary immune system suppression. In this episode, we will chat through what happens to your body post race according to the research including changes in with cardiac biomarkers, hormones, and the "post marathon flu".  Links and Resources: FREE 7 Day Trial to the Complete Runners Club H...

10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Running 29.10.2025

In today's episode, Dr. Lisa walks through 10 things you can do to hit your running goals in 2026 and improve your running. These are scientifically proven and will also help prevent future injuries. Get a customized running plan with strength training included HERE (50% off the first month) Runners Complete Program: Strength train full body with running specific exercises 

The Connection Between the Big Toe and the Glutes 22.10.2025

In this episode, Dr. Lisa talks through the lower limb biomechanics, specifically how the big toe connects to the glutes during the different parts of the gait cycle.  Lower Limb Biomechanics Program: Sale Ended

Posterior Chain Strength for Runners 16.10.2025

The glutes aren't the only muscle that make up your posterior chain. Listen to this episode to learn how you can strengthen your posterior chain so you can run stronger, get faster and improve your stride. Links and Resources: Runners Complete Program: Strength Program for Runners 100% Customized Training Plan: CLICK HERE Hip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impin...

How Much Running Is Too Much? 08.10.2025

In this episode, we talk about a newer research article that breaks down the exact % of what we should be running week after week with the longer runs in order to stay low risk for injury. Research HERE Customized Training Plans HERE

5 things to focus on the week of the race to improve your performance 02.10.2025

Pacing Strategy Episode Strength and Mobility Program for Runners :  Customized Training Plan 

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