Shane McClinton, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT of Des Moines University is our guest for this Mountain Land Running Medicine Podcast. Dr. McClinton’s experience as the director of the Running Clinic at DMU is discussed, including his approach to retraining running mechanics.

Blaise Williams, PT, PhD of VCU Run Lab at Virginia Commonwealth University is our guest. Dr. Williams’ research is discussed including how running mechanics change with advancing age, factors affecting injury risk in female runners, and some of his latest work that led to the development of a Running Readiness Scale.

While gait retraining for injured runners has increased in popularity, limited evidence is present in 2 key areas: 1) retraining outside of a controlled lab or clinic, and 2) effects of retraining on existing symptoms or injury.

Hip abductor weakness is often blamed for poor hip control during running and for the development of patellofemoral pain. However, recent studies show these relationships are not as clear and direct as we might think.

The influence of running shoes on injury risk and performance remains somewhat controversial and an area of active study. Is there really a better shoe?

With the increasing popularity of distance running among high schoolers, understanding common injuries in this population and identifying modifiable risk factors will improve injury prevention and management. The presenters for this episode are Mark D. Anderson, PT, MPT, OCS and Becky Lund, PT, DPT, OCS.

Mechanotransduction plays a vital role in tendon recovery and is the basis for exercise prescription in tendinopathy management. The presenters for this episode are Rick Lybbert, PT, OCS and Jeff Box, PT, MPT.