Stress fractures are a common but serious injury among runners, often resulting from increased training volume, improper footwear, or inadequate recovery. In this episode, Dr. Lisa breaks down the key differences between stress reactions and stress fractures, when to seek medical attention, and the essential rehab phases needed for a safe return to running—plus, why skipping physical therapy can increase your risk of reinjury.

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• 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 program for injuries including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, posterior tibialis pain and big toe pain
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• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507835/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20610029/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23669091/
• https://journals.lww.com/acsm-csmr/fulltext/2013/05000/rehabilitation_and_return_to_running_after_lower.16.aspx