The Surprising Connection Between Your Big Toe and Running
Attention all runners! Are you tired of aching feet and that sluggish feeling during your runs limiting your performance?
Well, today we’re about to uncover the hidden secret of the big toe that will revolutionize your running game forever!
Dr. Lisa is a physical therapist that specializes in the prevention and treatment of running injuries and has helped thousands of runners from across the globe. She’s on a mission to inspire and educate runners of all experiences and ages so they can continue running pain free.
Dr. Lisa and I expose the runner’s hidden secret of the big toe so you can optimize your running!
Listen to the Podcast Episode during your next run!
Watch the LIVE video version of this episode below on Youtube!
Following this educational chat, you will never underestimate the potential of your big toe any longer. Now let’s embrace this hidden secret and watch your running performance reach new heights!
We get into the following topics and so much more:
– Why is foot health important for runners
– Why is the big toe important for running
– How do you know if you have a problem with your big toe as a runner
– How can we improve big toe mobility
– What happens if I don’t have enough stability of my big toe
– How can we improve big toe stability?
– How to improve big toe push off with running
– Misconception about staying healthy as a runner
This was a value packed conversation with a true expert when it comes to running foot health. I hope you enjoy the episode with Dr. Lisa who is a true professional in the running health and podcast community. Most importantly, I hope you learn a thing or two that you can implement into your running foot health routine!!
There are six parts of your running journey that need to be optimized so you can run strong and last long! Learn them here
Links and Resources from the show:
– Learn more about Dr. Lisa and Rehab for Runners
– Follow Dr. Lisa on Instagram
– Check out Dr. Lisa’s YouTube channel
– Download my free Recovery for Runners Blueprint
– Listen to my previous episode on plantar fasciitis
– Listen to my previous episode on how to activate and strengthen your foot
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Connect with Dr. Duane:
Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner and has been a leader in the rehab and running community for 20+ years.
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 and many others as a novice runner.
As a coach, he has guided thousands of athletes back to running, finishing their first marathon, crushing a personal best, and even the elusive Boston Marathon qualifying time.
He is truly living his passion educating the running community that they don’t need to stop running to get over a running injury. Through his signature 1:1 coaching program, weekly videos, and podcast episodes, he empowers runners to get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running. Dr. Duane truly believes that anyone can run and that all runners should be treated differently when recovering from an injury. He is on a mission to change the traditional thinking that running causes “overuse injuries” or “your body is just not meant to run” and you must “take a break” to get better. Through strength and run specific training you can grow a strong mind, strong body, and just keep running!
Duane received his Bachelor of Health Science degree and Master of Physical Therapy degree from Quinnipiac University in 2001 and 2003. He then went on to receive a clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Ph.D. in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 2017. Duane is a board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, RRCA Certified Running Coach, Certified Mulligan Practitioner, certified in dry needling and has advanced training in spinal manipulation and rehabilitation for runners.
As an athlete, Duane is an adult-onset runner, avid half marathoner, and enjoys challenging himself to learn and grow in his personal running journey!
A native New Yorker from Long Island, Duane currently lives in Cheshire, Connecticut with his wife Deb and his two teenage daughters who are competitive volleyball players. They all love to explore new beaches along the east coast.
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At the end of the program, I completed a 10K trail race feeling strong and pain free.
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